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Petersburgh, New YorkPetersburgh is a town located in Rensselaer County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,563. The Town of Petersburgh is in the northeast part of the county. Geography The east town line is the border of Massachusetts. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 107.7 km² (41.6 mi²). 107.7 km² (41.6 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,563 people, 587 households, and 433 families residing in the town. The population density is 14.5/km² (37.6/mi²). There are 695 housing units at an average density of 6.5/km² (16.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.08% White, 0.19% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.45% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 587 households out of which 33.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% are married couples living together, 7.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% are non-families. 21.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.66 and the average family size is 3.07. In the town the population is spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.3 males. The median income for a household in the town is $45,909, and the median income for a family is $49,125. Males have a median income of $35,500 versus $25,208 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,249. 12.3% of the population and 9.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.8% of those under the age of 18 and 10.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Communities and locations in Petersburgh - Babcock Lake -- A hamlet in the northwest part of the town.
- North Petersburgh -- A hamlet in the north part of the town on Routes 22 and 346.
- Petersburgh (or Petersburg) -- A hamlet on Routes 2 and 22.
- Petersburgh Junction -- A hamlet by the north town line.
- Stillman -- A hamlet northwest of Petersburgh village on Route 2.
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