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Pinellas County, Florida
Pinellas County, Florida. Pinellas County had 948,563 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020, while Florida grew 8.9%. It holds 37 places (24 cities, villages and boroughs and 13 census-designated) and 275 census tracts. GEOID 12103.
Pinellas County is one of the 4 counties of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
948,563
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 959,107 · ACS 2020-2024: 963,481
Median household income
$72,646
±$1,000 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$355,100
±$3,488 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,642
±$18 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Pinellas County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 959,107 residents in Pinellas County. The Census Bureau estimates 948,563 for July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, while Florida grew 8.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 963,481 over 274 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pinellas County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 963,481 | 22,416,077 | −1,185 |
| Households | 428,473±2,451 | 8,752,810 | +20,927 |
| Average household size | 2.20±0.01 | 2.51 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 520,107±218 | 10,256,470 | +10,975 |
Pinellas County's population since 2000
From 921,482 in 2000 to 948,563 in 2025: up 2.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Pinellas County?
Pinellas County holds 37 places: 24 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 13 census-designated places. The largest is St. Petersburg with 264,033 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| St. Petersburg | 258,308 | $75,192 |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater | 117,292 | $66,381 |
| Largo | 82,485 | $62,096 |
| Palm Harbor | 61,366 | $78,935 |
| Pinellas Park | 53,093 | $63,432 |
| Dunedin | 36,068 | $74,477 |
| East Lake | 32,344 | $99,333 |
| Tarpon Springs | 25,117 | $79,529 |
| Lealman | 21,189 | $45,308 |
| Seminole | 19,364 | $75,774 |
| Safety Harbor | 17,072 | $106,830 |
| West Lealman | 16,438 | $51,589 |
| Oldsmar | 14,898 | $88,333 |
| Gulfport | 11,783 | $71,203 |
| Bardmoor | 9,852 | $89,400 |
| St. Pete Beach | 8,879 | $114,583 |
| Treasure Island | 6,584 | $87,107 |
| South Pasadena | 5,353 | $53,075 |
| Kenneth City | 5,047 | $49,347 |
| South Highpoint | 5,018 | $61,105 |
| Belleair | 4,273 | $117,083 |
| Madeira Beach | 3,895 | $75,781 |
| Tierra Verde | 3,836 | $150,747 |
| Indian Rocks Beach | 3,673 | $98,611 |
| Feather Sound | 3,607 | $87,986 |
| Bay Pines | 3,106 | $68,214 |
| Ridgecrest | 2,966 | $50,428 |
| Greenbriar | 2,696 | $73,299 |
| Harbor Bluffs | 2,646 | $140,972 |
| Belleair Bluffs | 2,311 | $58,953 |
| Redington Shores | 2,176 | $106,250 |
| Bear Creek | 1,906 | $66,923 |
| Belleair Beach | 1,633 | $164,063 |
| North Redington Beach | 1,495 | $103,250 |
| Redington Beach | 1,376 | $104,803 |
| Indian Shores | 1,190 | $109,125 |
| Belleair ShoreGEOID 1205150 | 73 | $101,429 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pinellas County?
The median resident of Pinellas County is 49.0 years old; 15.4% are under 18 and 26.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.2%. 12.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pinellas County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0±0.1 | 42.6 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 15.4% | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.4%±0.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.2% | 27.4% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.0%±0.1 pts | 50.4% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.4%±0.2 pts | 14.6% | −0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.4%±0.3 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.9%±0.4 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±0.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 15.6%±0.4 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4%±0.4 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.8%±0.3 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.8%±0.5 pts | 34.1% | +5.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.6%±0.4 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Pinellas County earn?
Half of Pinellas County's 428,473 households earn less than $72,646 a year (±$1,000), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,568 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,078 after inflation. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pinellas County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,646±$1,000 | $74,568 | +$6,078 |
| Mean household income | $104,867±$1,470 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,351±$698 | $42,609 | +$5,036 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.5%±0.4 pts | 12.6% | −0.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6%±1.2 pts | 16.5% | −2.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.6%±0.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5%±0.4 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 Pinellas County?
Owners occupy 69.5% of Pinellas County's occupied homes and renters 30.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $355,100 by its owner (±$3,488). The median renter pays $1,642 a month including utilities, and 49.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pinellas County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $355,100±$3,488 | $359,000 | +$107,484 |
| Median gross rent | $1,642±$18 | $1,669 | +$273 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.9%±1.2 pts | 50.2% | +6.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,948±$20 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.5%±0.5 pts | 67.6% | +2.5 pts |
| Housing units | 520,107±218 | 10,256,470 | +10,975 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.1%±0.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.0%±0.5 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.0%±0.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Pinellas County building?
Builders took permits for 4,198 new housing units across Pinellas County in 2025 (1,376 single-family), 4.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pinellas County get to work?
67.6% of Pinellas County's workers drive alone and 20.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Pinellas County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.8%±0.4 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±0.3 pts | 4.8% | −1.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 67.6%±0.6 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±0.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.0%±0.5 pts | 15.7% | +12.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.2 min±0.4 | 28.0 min | +0.7 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 are Pinellas County's census tracts?
Pinellas County is divided into 275 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $30,344 (Tract 212) to $202,361 (Tract 240.05).
All 275 census tracts of Pinellas County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pinellas County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 7th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 64th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 67 |
| Median household income | 26th of 67 |
| Median home value | 18th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 16th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 46th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th of 67 |
| Median age | 13th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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