The City of Petersburg consists of 23.1 square miles located just south of the Richmond area. Bordered by the Appomattox River, the city is at the junction of I-85 and I-95 and two mainline railroads, Norfolk Southern and CSX. As an important crossroads throughout history, Petersburg is known for its rich historical background, which shines through in the Postbellum and Edwardian architecture widely present in the city’s downtown area. In recent years the city has been a home for many film crews using the city as a backdrop for movies and shows such as Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln” and AMC’s “Turn.” Petersburg’s downtown continues an amazing revitalization, spurred by growth of nearby Fort Lee and the unique housing opportunities in renovated warehouses and historic homes, and the accelerating activity of local small businesses and entrepreneurs. The city is home to festivals and monthly arts events throughout the year.

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At A Glance

Population

Utility Providers

• Electricity: Dominion Virginia Power, Southside Electric Cooperative
• Waste Management: Central Virginia Waste Management Authority
• Natural Gas: Columbia Gas of Virginia
• Telecommunications: Mid-Atlantic Broadband, Earthlink, Verizon, Windstream, Xfinity

Taxes

Manufacturers Taxes | Non-Manufacturers Taxes | Commissioner of Revenue

Political Representation

U.S. Congress

• 5th district, vacant pending a special election in February, 2023

U.S. Senate

• Mark Warner
• Tim Kaine

Virginia House of Delegates

• Kimberly A. Taylor, R, 63rd

Virginia Senate

• Joseph D. Morrissey, D, 16th

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau's 2016-2020 and 2017-2021 American Community Survey, Weldon Cooper Center's Virginia Population Projections (2022), Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Economic Development Partnership's 2016-2017 Guide to Local Business Taxes.