Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

St. Petersburg, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

262,732

Median Agei

43.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.7%164,797

Black

19%49,816

Hispanic/Latino

9.6%25,195

Two or More

4.3%11,310

Asian

3.6%9,535

Other

0.7%1,779

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%224

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%76

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%8,327

High School Diploma

17.4%35,082

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%12,520

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%27,501

Associate's Degree

9.7%19,607

Bachelor's Degree

26.7%53,810

Master's Degree

11%22,239

Professional Degree

3%5,992

Doctorate

1.9%3,900

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

42.6%

Graduate+

15.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$371,100

Median Renti

$1,663

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.8%74,915

Renter-Occupied

37.2%44,329

Total Units

141,508

Homeownership

62.8%

Vacancy Rate

15.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%2,955

$50K–$100K

2.9%2,143

$100K–$150K

3.6%2,717

$150K–$200K

6%4,497

$200K–$300K

19.9%14,879

$300K–$500K

33.2%24,841

$500K–$1M

22.6%16,962

$1M+

7.9%5,921

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,543

$500–$750

1,071

$750–$1,000

2,892

$1,000–$1,250

5,345

$1,250–$1,500

6,282

$1,500–$2,000

13,372

$2,000+

12,470

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%2,365

2010–2019

6.7%9,466

2000–2009

5.9%8,357

1990–1999

5.8%8,139

1980–1989

9.9%13,956

1970–1979

19.2%27,229

1960–1969

13.9%19,694

1950–1959

22.6%32,033

1940–1949

5.3%7,555

1939 or earlier

9%12,714

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.5%107,952

Utility Gas

5.7%6,763

No Fuel

1.7%1,978

Solar

1%1,228

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%921

Fuel Oil

0.2%183

Wood

0.1%108

Other

0.1%108

Coal

0%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,192

Mean Household Incomei

$110,405

Per Capita Incomei

$51,961

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

146,074

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

5,717

Residentsi

10,653

Avg. Tenant Renti

$401/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing115 homes94% occupied$402/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers676 homes89% occupied$462/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81,288 homes100% occupied$379/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC69 homes98% occupied$403/mo rent

811/PRAC163 homes88% occupied$323/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,192/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

80.3%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

18%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

1.7%

Who Receives This Housing

67.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56.5% of subsidized households are minority

18.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

68.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

28,10210.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

1,620

India

1,077

Germany

1,064

United Kingdom

1,008

Mexico

857

Philippines

821

China

355

Poland

302

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

137,249

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

138,283

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

15,290(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90%Insured

10%Uninsured