Petersburg Borough, Alaska

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]

Petersburg Borough
Borough
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Location within the U.S. state of Alaska
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Coordinates: 56°48′16″N 132°56′31″W
Country United States
State Alaska
IncorporatedJanuary 3, 2013[1]
Named forPetersburg
SeatPetersburg
Largest CDPPetersburg
Area
 • Total3,829 sq mi (9,920 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,398
 • Density0.89/sq mi (0.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC−9 (Alaska)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−8 (ADT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.petersburgak.gov

History

When the borough 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

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20203,398—
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

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. "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. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
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