City · Florida
St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, city, in Pinellas County, Florida. St. Petersburg had 264,033 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 258,308 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 262,732 (±89). GEOID 1263000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
264,033
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 258,308 · ACS 2020-2024: 262,732 ±89
Median household income
$75,192
±$1,875 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$371,100
±$7,664 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,663
±$30 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is St. Petersburg and what county is it in?
St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida. It covers 61.8 square miles of land, 4,179 residents per square mile in 2020.
St. Petersburg is in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in St. Petersburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 264,033 people lived in St. Petersburg on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 258,308 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 262,732 (±89).
| Measure | St. Petersburg | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 262,732 ±89 | 963,481 | +1,394 |
| Households | 119,244 ±1,325 | 428,473 | +10,100 |
| Average household size | 2.14 ±0.02 | 2.20 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 141,508 ±1,444 | 520,107 | +5,240 |
St. Petersburg's population since 2000
From 248,232 in 2000 to 264,033 in 2025: up 6.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for St. Petersburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in St. Petersburg?
The median resident of St. Petersburg is 43.1 years old; 16.1% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 19.0%. 10.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | St. Petersburg | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 ±0.7 | 49.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.1% ±0.5 pts | 15.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1% ±0.5 pts | 26.4% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±0.6 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.6% ±0.6 pts | 11.2% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.7% ±0.8 pts | 71.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.0% ±0.9 pts | 9.4% | −2.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±0.3 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±0.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.7% ±0.5 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.5% ±0.7 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±0.4 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3% ±0.6 pts | 15.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.0% ±0.6 pts | 10.4% | −1.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.7% ±0.5 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.6% ±1.1 pts | 36.8% | +6.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.9% ±0.7 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.2% ±0.8 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5% ±0.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in St. Petersburg earn?
Half of St. Petersburg's 119,244 households earn less than $75,192 a year (±$1,875), against $72,646 in Pinellas County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $70,127 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,065 after inflation. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | St. Petersburg | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,192 ±$1,875 | $72,646 | +$5,065 |
| Mean household income | $110,405 ±$2,602 | $104,867 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,961 ±$1,310 | $48,351 | +$7,329 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5% ±0.9 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.7% ±2.6 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.4% ±0.8 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±0.5 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4% ±0.7 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in St. Petersburg?
Owners occupy 62.8% of St. Petersburg's occupied homes and renters 37.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $371,100 by its owner (±$7,664). The median renter pays $1,663 a month including utilities, and 47.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | St. Petersburg | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $371,100 ±$7,664 | $355,100 | +$118,808 |
| Median gross rent | $1,663 ±$30 | $1,642 | +$290 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.8% ±2.3 pts | 49.9% | +6.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,987 ±$51 | $1,948 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.8% ±1.0 pts | 69.5% | +2.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.2% ±1.0 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Housing units | 141,508 ±1,444 | 520,107 | +5,240 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.4% ±1.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.3% ±0.9 pts | 48.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% ±0.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.7% ±0.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.0% ±0.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3% ±0.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is St. Petersburg building?
Builders took permits for 2,641 new housing units in St. Petersburg in 2025 (629 in single-family houses), 10.0 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in St. Petersburg work and get to work?
65.2% of St. Petersburg's workers drive alone and 21.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | St. Petersburg | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.6% ±0.8 pts | 58.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±0.5 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.2% ±1.2 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6% ±0.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.1% ±0.9 pts | 20.0% | +13.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.6 min ±0.8 | 25.2 min | +1.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in St. Petersburg?
78 census tracts lie mostly in St. Petersburg, and 10 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $30,344 (Tract 212) to $202,361 (Tract 240.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 225.03Pinellas County | 6,072 | $75,315 |
| Tract 201.05Pinellas County | 5,986 | $91,985 |
| Tract 244.06Pinellas County | 5,904 | $69,559 |
| Tract 240.02Pinellas County | 5,798 | $112,697 |
| Tract 224.02Pinellas County | 5,256 | $91,875 |
| Tract 241Pinellas County | 5,044 | $73,664 |
| Tract 228.01Pinellas County | 4,863 | $69,186 |
| Tract 202.01Pinellas County | 4,849 | $89,459 |
| Tract 203.01Pinellas County | 4,813 | $77,194 |
| Tract 208Pinellas County | 4,795 | $50,078 |
| Tract 225.01Pinellas County | 4,785 | $65,929 |
| Tract 244.12Pinellas County | 5,362 | $98,571 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in St. Petersburg) · Census block assignment files
How does St. Petersburg compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, St. Petersburg is the 87th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 6th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
St. Petersburg ranks 341st of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 208th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 158th | 770 |
| Median household income | 341st | 754 |
| Per capita income | 191st | 763 |
| Median home value | 321st | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 331st | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 296th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 191st | 733 |
| Median age | 363rd | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 537th | 760 |
| Work from home | 177th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 488th | 764 |
St. Petersburg's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare St. Petersburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for St. Petersburg?
2 of the 57 figures for St. Petersburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for St. Petersburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in St. Petersburg.