Petersburg, Texas facts for kids
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Petersburg, Texas
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An old grain elevator in downtown Petersburg
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 Petersburg, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Hale |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Established | 1891 |
| Founded by | Ed M. White |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,255 ft (992 m) |
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| • Total | 1,014 |
| • Density | 1,252/sq mi (482.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
79250
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| Area code | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-56996 |
Petersburg is a city located in Hale County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,014 people lived there.
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History of Petersburg
Petersburg started in 1891 as a place with a post office in the southeast part of Hale County. It was named after Zack Peters and his wife, Margaret. Margaret was the very first postmistress, meaning she was in charge of the post office.
In 1902, a man named Ed M. White opened a store. He also moved the post office about 5 miles (8 km) southwest to where the community is now. The town's layout was planned in 1909. However, its population stayed small, under 100 people, for many years.
Things changed when the Fort Worth and Denver Railway built train tracks through the town in 1928. This made it easier to transport goods. Before 1905, farmers mainly grew wheat and grain sorghum (milo). After 1905, cotton became an important crop too.
Petersburg officially became a city in 1927, with about 200 people. It grew into a busy center for farming and shipping goods by train. By 1949, Petersburg had 22 businesses and about 500 residents.
The population kept growing, reaching 1,633 people by 1980. At that time, the city had companies like Wylie Manufacturing and Hughes Trucking. There was also a weekly newspaper called the Post. By the year 2000, the population had gone down to 1,262 people.
Geography of Petersburg
Petersburg is located on the Llano Estacado, which is a large, flat area known as the High Plains. It is in the southeastern part of Hale County.
The city's exact location is 33.8695249 degrees North and -101.5973877 degrees West. Petersburg is about 27 miles (43 km) south of Plainview, which is the main city of the county. It is also about 31 miles (50 km) northeast of Lubbock.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 2.1 square kilometers (0.81 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 548 | — | |
| 1940 | 496 | −9.5% | |
| 1950 | 777 | 56.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,400 | 80.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,300 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,633 | 25.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,292 | −20.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,262 | −2.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,202 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,014 | −15.6% | |
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The table above shows how the population of Petersburg has changed over the years, based on the U.S. Decennial Census.
2020 Census Information
In the 2020 United States census, Petersburg had 1,014 people living in the city. There were 397 households and 272 families.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Petersburg in 2020. "NH" means "Non-Hispanic."
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 279 | 27.51% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 4 | 0.39% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0.3% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 0.3% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 2 | 0.2% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 14 | 1.38% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 709 | 69.92% |
| Total | 1,014 |
Education in Petersburg
The city of Petersburg is part of the Petersburg Independent School District. Students in Petersburg attend Petersburg High School. The school's sports teams are called the Buffaloes.
Notable People from Petersburg
- John Richard Fowler (1927–2007) was a pharmacist who graduated from high school in Petersburg. He later became a member and president of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
See also
In Spanish: Petersburg (Texas) para niños
