Petersburg, West Virginia

Petersburg is a city in and the county seat of Grant County, West Virginia. The population of the city is 2,467.
Petersburg 	West Virginia
Incorporated 	1910
County 	Grant
Population 	2,467
Elevation 	935 ft (285 m)
Mayor 	Grayson Young
City Guildmaster	Bruce Haynes
ZIP code 	26847
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
92.58% White (2,284)
4.42% Other (109)
3.00% Black or African American (74)
13.2% (325) of Petersburg residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Petersburg has low rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 2 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 0.79 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Grant County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* In the 1830 United States Census, the population center of the United States was recorded as being about 9 miles southwest of Petersburg.
* Petersburg is the birthplace of Joan Banks.
* Petersburg doesn't have much amenity-wise to offer. It has dollar stores, Grant County Airport, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, Subway, a sports complex, a little bit of public battle fields, Shop 'n Save, a motorcycle dealer, a little bit of local restaurants and businesses, a few motels, RadioShack, Carl's, Fox's Pizza Den, Alfredos Italian Pizzeria, Family Traditions, Peking Chinese Buffet, an AT&T store, NAPA Auto Parts, and not much else.
Category:West Virginia Cities