Petersburg Borough
Borough
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Coordinates: 56°48′16″N 132°56′31″W / 56.8044°N 132.9419°W / 56.8044; -132.9419
Country United States
State Alaska
IncorporatedJanuary 3, 2013[1]
Named forPetersburg
SeatPetersburg
Largest CDPPetersburg
Area
 • Total3,829 sq mi (9,920 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,360
 • Density0.88/sq mi (0.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC−9 (Alaska)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−8 (ADT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.petersburgak.gov

Petersburg Borough is a borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. According to the 2020 census, the population was 3,398.[2] The borough seat is Petersburg.[3]

History

When the borough was incorporated in 2013, it took area from the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and the former Petersburg Census Area. The remaining portion of Petersburg Census Area (including Kake) was added to Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. Petersburg Census Area was created in 2008 from the remaining portion of Wrangell-Petersburg Census Area upon the incorporation of the City and Borough of Wrangell.[4]

Geography

Located in central Southeast Alaska, the Petersburg Borough encompasses approximately 3,829 square miles (2,921 square miles of land, 908 square miles of water).

Adjacent boroughs and census area

Politics

Petersburg is strongly Republican, having last been carried by a Democrat in 1968.

United States presidential election results for Petersburg Borough, Alaska[6]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 1,002 62.31% 534 33.21% 72 4.48%
2016 928 53.70% 577 33.39% 223 12.91%
2012 867 50.12% 777 44.91% 86 4.97%
2008 963 55.96% 704 40.91% 54 3.14%
2004 753 59.62% 452 35.79% 58 4.59%
2000 1,125 63.99% 403 22.92% 230 13.08%
1996 727 44.79% 584 35.98% 312 19.22%
1992 583 33.37% 578 33.09% 586 33.54%
1988 712 54.10% 562 42.71% 42 3.19%
1984 898 52.64% 774 45.37% 34 1.99%
1980 727 53.42% 395 29.02% 239 17.56%
1976 616 61.54% 332 33.17% 53 5.29%
1972 506 63.09% 254 31.67% 42 5.24%
1968 438 46.70% 447 47.65% 53 5.65%
1964 220 23.23% 727 76.77% 0 0.00%
1960 391 52.41% 355 47.59% 0 0.00%

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20203,398—
2023 (est.)3,427[7]0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the 2020 census, there were 3,398 people living in the borough. The population density was 0.89 per square mile (0.34/km2). There were 1,718 housing units. The racial makeup of the borough was 2,870 White, 92 Black or African American, 483 Native American, 209 Asian, 58 Pacific Islander, and 206 from other races. 164 of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[2]

Communities

City

Census-designated places

See also

References

  1. ^ "Vote certified, Petersburg Borough formation complete". KTOO. January 4, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places" (Web). State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Petersburg Borough, Alaska, U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wrangell City and Borough
  5. ^ Juneau Empire, 28 October 2012, Juneau appeals Petersburg Borough boundary approval – Includes map.
  6. ^ "RRH Elections". rrhelections.com. February 2, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  7. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved November 21, 2021.

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