St. Petersburg is a city located in Pinellas County Florida. St. Petersburg has a 2024 population of 264,982. St. Petersburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 2.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 259,266 in 2020.
The average household income in St. Petersburg is $101,809 with a poverty rate of 11.92%. The median age in St. Petersburg is 42.9 years: 42.4 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
St. Petersburg is a city located in the State of Florida. This city is one of the largest cities within the state of Florida that does not serve as a county seat. St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area which is home to approximately 2.8 million residents. The area is constructed on the peninsula area of Florida and is sandwiched between the Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
At least 90% of the residents over the age of 25 have obtained a high school diploma, while only 33% of the population have earned a Bachelor's degree or higher.
The reported population in St. Petersburg near the time of original incorporation - 1890 - was around 270 residents. By 1920, this number had grown to over 14,000 residents. By 1930, the population had more than doubled. This trend of intense growth continued over the years for some time. However, following 1980, the population came to something of a standstill until the year 2000. The population grew once more by another 10,000 individuals, only to see a decline at the next census that was taken in 2010. As the year 2020 comes closer - we see a slight uptick in the St. Petersburg population - but only time will tell if it will be maintained.
St. Petersburg was incorporated as a town on February 29, 1892, when it had a population of only some 300 people. However, St. Petersburg was not incorporated as a city until June 1903.
The nearby water channels were soon dredged to create a more easily accessible channel, and the port in the area proliferated - bringing work for residents and drawing the attention of those looking for steady employment. The population of the city soon began to increase, and this brought more improvements to the area. Soon, the first trolley service was installed in the city of St. Petersburg, and by 1915 the city had established its library. This library still stands today.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Petersburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173,639 | 66.95% |
| Black or African American | 52,156 | 20.11% |
| Two or more races | 19,431 | 7.49% |
| Asian | 9,027 | 3.48% |
| Other race | 4,414 | 1.7% |
| Native American | 568 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 108 | 0.04% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 113,817 | 2.21 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Non Family | 55,163 | 1.28 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Married | 42,058 | 2.93 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Female | 12,504 | 3.59 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Male | 4,092 | 3.09 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,975 | 4.06% |
| Associates Degree | 18,248 | 9.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50,877 | 25.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 28,771 | 14.65% |
| High School Graduate | 46,250 | 23.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,212 | 2.15% |
| Some College | 40,025 | 20.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 133,494 | 128,061 | 60,525 |
| Black | 35,264 | 32,017 | 8,495 |
| Hispanic | 15,232 | 13,501 | 5,675 |
| 2+ Races | 11,756 | 10,797 | 4,807 |
| Asian | 6,946 | 5,532 | 2,496 |
| Other Race | 2,895 | 2,295 | 1,001 |
| Native American | 380 | 308 | 62 |
| Islander | 102 | 102 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 45.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,637 | $71,432 | $54,185 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,391 | $94,809 | $66,133 |
| High School Graduate | $34,342 | $36,114 | $31,693 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,500 | $32,575 | $24,822 |
| Overall | $47,812 | $52,480 | $44,736 |
| Some College | $40,465 | $44,527 | $37,433 |
$47,812
Average Earnings
$52,480
Average Male
$44,736
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.46% of St. Petersburg residents speak only English, while 12.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 160,439 | 14,407 | 8.98% |
| Black | 50,948 | 10,359 | 20.33% |
| Hispanic | 22,270 | 3,483 | 15.64% |
| Multiple | 18,788 | 2,533 | 13.48% |
| Other | 4,365 | 747 | 17.11% |
| Asian | 8,837 | 698 | 7.9% |
| Native | 553 | 192 | 34.72% |
| Islander | 108 | 58 | 53.7% |
11.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
11%
Male Poverty Rate
12.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Petersburg is Islander, with 53.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Petersburg is Asian, with 7.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.05% |
| High School | 14.47% |
| Some College | 10.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.5% |
| Female Employed | 6.25% |
| Male Employed | 4.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,451 | $129,420 |
| Households | $70,333 | $101,809 |
| Married Families | $112,261 | $152,414 |
| Non Families | $50,415 | $69,950 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
17,583
Number of Veterans
15,548
Male Veterans
2,035
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6,009 |
| First Gulf War | 3,681 |
| Second Gulf War | 3,431 |
| Korea | 1,081 |
| World War II | 251 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 4,638 |
| 35 to 54 | 4,040 |
| 75+ | 3,940 |
| 55 to 64 | 3,864 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,101 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,225 | 8.75% |
| Black | 3,213 | 7.99% |
| 2+ Races | 739 | 5.43% |
| Hispanic | 736 | 4.16% |
| Asian | 197 | 2.66% |
| Native American | 112 | 27.12% |
| Other Race | 89 | 2.81% |
| Islander | 8 | 8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
40.88%
Born in St. Petersburg
90.22%
Native Born
9.78%
Foreign Born
3.12%
Non Citizen
6.66%
Naturalized
90.22% of St. Petersburg residents were born in the United States, with 40.88% having been born in Florida. 3.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 272,127 | 1,429 | 0.53% |
| 2028 | 270,698 | 1,429 | 0.53% |
| 2027 | 269,269 | 1,429 | 0.53% |
| 2026 | 267,840 | 1,429 | 0.54% |
| 2025 | 266,411 | 1,429 | 0.54% |
| 2024 | 264,982 | 1,429 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 263,553 | 1,831 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 261,722 | 2,144 | 0.83% |
| 2021 | 259,578 | 312 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 259,266 | -6,197 | -2.33% |
| 2019 | 265,463 | 916 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 264,547 | 1,810 | 0.69% |
| 2017 | 262,737 | 3,294 | 1.27% |
| 2016 | 259,443 | 4,243 | 1.66% |
| 2015 | 255,200 | 2,853 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 252,347 | 3,803 | 1.53% |
| 2013 | 248,544 | 1,832 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 246,712 | 812 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 245,900 | 680 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 245,220 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 248,232 | 9,603 | 4.02% |
| 1990 | 238,629 | -18 | -0.01% |
| 1980 | 238,647 | 22,488 | 10.4% |
| 1970 | 216,159 | 34,861 | 19.23% |
| 1960 | 181,298 | 84,560 | 87.41% |
| 1950 | 96,738 | 35,926 | 59.08% |
| 1940 | 60,812 | 20,387 | 50.43% |
| 1930 | 40,425 | 26,188 | 183.94% |
| 1920 | 14,237 | 10,110 | 244.97% |
| 1910 | 4,127 | 2,527 | 157.94% |
| 1900 | 1,600 | 1,300 | 433.33% |
| 1890 | 300 | -271,827 | -99.89% |