St. Petersburg, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | St. Petersburg | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 265,291 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1958.4 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.61% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.9 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 115,686 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in St. Petersburg grew by 1.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 258,698 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
St. Petersburg has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | St. Petersburg | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,169 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.08% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in St. Petersburg is about 2% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | St. Petersburg | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $384,625 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,523 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.0% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in St. Petersburg is about 21.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,523 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in St. Petersburg spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 177 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | St. Petersburg | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.2 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.4 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 177 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,480 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.4% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 21,726 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,148 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in St. Petersburg is 21 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
St. Petersburg has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | St. Petersburg | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.0% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
St. Petersburg has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | St. Petersburg | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.4% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Petersburg, Florida.
What is the population of St. Petersburg, Florida?
The population of St. Petersburg, Florida is 265,291, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of St. Petersburg, Florida?
The population density of St. Petersburg, Florida is 1958.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in St. Petersburg, Florida?
The median household income in St. Petersburg, Florida is $73,169, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in St. Petersburg, Florida?
The median home price in St. Petersburg, Florida is $384,625, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Petersburg, Florida?
The unemployment rate in St. Petersburg, Florida is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.