St. Petersburg Population
St. Petersburg is a city in the Florida state of United States, bordered by the Old Tampa Bay, Middle Tampa Bay, and Lower Tampa Bay, all of which form the Tampa Bay. St. Petersburg population in 2023 is estimated to be 262,167, covers city area of 131.34 sq mi (340.16 sq km), ranks fifth-most populous city in Florida, the second-largest city in the Tampa Bay Area, after Tampa City. St. Petersburg is in the Pinellas County, The city is often referred to by locals as St. Pete and nicknamed as Sunshine City. St. Petersburg was founded by John C. Williams, who purchased the land in 1888. Saint Petersburg is the part of Tampa-St.Petersburg-Clearwater, Combined Statistical Area of Tampa bay. St. Petersburg was recognized for being a best getaway because of its historic destinations and iconic beaches. St. Petersburg is eighteenth most dangerous city in Florida.
Below is the St. Petersburg population by year:
| Year | Population | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 245,226 | |
| 2011 | 245,856 | 0.26 |
| 2012 | 246,671 | 0.33 |
| 2013 | 248,492 | 0.74 |
| 2014 | 252,282 | 1.53 |
| 2015 | 255,206 | 1.16 |
| 2016 | 259,556 | 1.70 |
| 2017 | 262,928 | 1.30 |
| 2018 | 265,098 | 0.83 |
| 2019 | 265,351 | 0.10 |
| 2020 | 258,308 | -2.65 |
| 2021 * | 258,215 | -0.036 |
| 2022 * | 261,341 | 1.21 |
| 2023 * | 262,167 | 0.32 |
St. Petersburg is home to more than 100 neighborhoods, The downtown area is the central business district for many start-up companies, banks, corporate offices and restaurants.
St. Petersburg Population by Age
According to 2019 US population estimates, Total St. Petersburg population is 265,358, out of these 131,640 are male, 133,718 are female, The sex ratio of St. Petersburg is 98. The median age of the St. Petersburg population is 43.8, St. Petersburg population by age are, under 18 years is 42,832, 16 years and over is 228,080, 18 years and over is 222,526, 21 years and over is 214,233, 65 years and over is 68,347. 49.6% are male, 50.4% are female, Population of St. Petersburg by age percentwise is, 16.1% are under 18 years old, 86.0% are 16 years and over, 83.9% are 18 years and over, 80.7% are 21 years and over, 20.4% are 65 years and over. There are total 143,046 housing units, The voting population of St. Petersburg are 213,010, out of these 103,267 are male voters, 109,743 are female voters, 48.5% are male, 51.5% are female. St. Petersburg population in 2022 is estimated to be 261,341, and in 2021 is estimated to be 258,512.
| Age Group | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 0 -5 | 12,437 | 4.7% |
| 5 - 9 | 11,317 | 4.3% |
| 10 - 14 | 11,596 | 4.4% |
| 15 - 19 | 12,713 | 4.8% |
| 20 - 24 | 16,300 | 6.1% |
| 25 - 34 | 39,505 | 14.9% |
| 35 - 44 | 32,915 | 12.4% |
| 45 - 54 | 32,101 | 12.1% |
| 55 - 59 | 19,212 | 7.2% |
| 60 - 64 | 23,166 | 8.7% |
| 65 - 74 | 29,585 | 11.1% |
| 75 - 84 | 16,703 | 6.3% |
| 85 and over | 7,808 | 2.9% |
St. Petersburg Population by Race
White Population
White population in St. Petersburg, Florida are 194,830, percentage wise 73.4 percent are whites.
Black Population
Black population in St. Petersburg, Florida are 51,397, percentage wise 19.4 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in St. Petersburg, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Carribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.
Asian Population
Asian population in St. Petersburg are 6,012, percentage wise 2.3 percent are asians, out of these 1,397 are Asian Indians, 796 are Chinese, 436 are Filipinos, 110 are Japanese, 359 are Korean, 585 are Vietnamese and 2,329 are other Asian nationals.
Hispanic Population
Hispanic population in St. Petersburg, Florida are 23,127. Percentage wise 8.7 percent are hispanics, out of these 3,102 are Mexican people, 5,166 are Puerto Ricans, 3,415 are Cubans, and 11,444 are other Hispanic or Latinos.
| Population by Race | 265,358 | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 194,830 | 73.4% |
| Black or African American | 51,397 | 19.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 462 | 0.2% |
| Asian Population | 6,012 | 2.3% |
| Asian Indian | 1,397 | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 796 | 0.3% |
| Filipino | 436 | 0.2% |
| Japanese | 110 | 0.0% |
| Other Asian Population | 2,329 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23,127 | 8.7% |
| Mexican | 3,102 | 1.2% |
| Puerto Rican | 5,166 | 1.9% |
| Cuban | 3,415 | 1.3% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 11,444 |
Nativity by Place of Birth
According to 2019 estimates, St. Petersburg native population is 240,380, out of these 104,855 born in the Florida state and 129,313 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 24,978, out of these 14,651 are Naturalised US citizen, 5,040 are in Europe, 2,902 in Asia, 223 in Africa, 5,682 in Latin America and 749 in Northern America. Non-US Citizens, Total Foreigners living in St. Petersburg are 10,327, out of these 1,760 are from Europe, 2,129 are from Asia, 200 from Africa, 3,963 are from Latin America and 2,070 are from Northern America.
| Nativity by Place of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Native | 240,380 |
| Born in state of residence | 104,855 |
| Born in other state in the United States | 129,313 |
| Northeast | 49,018 |
| Midwest | 35,381 |
| South | 34,665 |
| West | 10,249 |
| Born outside the United States | 6,212 |
| Puerto Rico | 2,243 |
| U.S. Island Areas | 112 |
| Born abroad of American parent(s) | 3,857 |
| Foreign born | |
| Born outside of United States | 24,978 |
| Naturalized U.S. citizen | 14,651 |
| Europe | 5,040 |
| Asia | 2,902 |
| Africa | 223 |
| Oceania | 55 |
| Latin America | 5,682 |
| Northern America | 749 |
| Foreigner | |
| Not a U.S. citizen | 10,327 |
| Europe | 1,760 |
| Asia | 2,129 |
| Africa | 200 |
| Oceania | 205 |
| Latin America | 3,963 |
| Northern America | 2,070 |
St. Petersburg Housing
According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in St. Petersburg, Florida are 143,046, Occupied housing units are 110,354, Rental vacancy rate is 8. Percentage of occupancy is 77, 48.98% of houses are owner occupied and 28.16% of houses are renter occupied in St. Petersburg. There are 56.36 percent of one-unit detached, 2.62 percent of one-units attached, 1.83 percent of two-unit houses, 5.93 percent of three or four unit homes. 3.46 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 2 and average household size of renter occupied is 2. 36.02 percent are available with one vehicle, 27.62 percent are available with two vehicles, 8.97 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 4.53 percent are no vehicles available.
| Housing | Units |
|---|---|
| Total housing units | 143,046 |
| Occupied housing units | 110,354 |
| Occupied housing units percent | 77 |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8 |
| Structure Type | Units |
| 1-unit, detached | 80,627 |
| 1-unit attached | 3,745 |
| 2 units | 2,612 |
| 3 or 4 units | 8,483 |
| Mobile home | 4,956 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 165 |
| Owner-occupied | 70,071 |
| Renter-occupied | 40,283 |
| Average household size of owner-occupied unit | 2 |
| Average household size of renter-occupied unit | 2 |
St. Petersburg Housing Market
The median value of housing unit in St. Petersburg, Florida is $242,700, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 2.51 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 3.71 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 5.46 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 6.84 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 12.27 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 10.89 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 5.81 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 1.50 percent are over one million and above.
| Housing unit value | Units |
|---|---|
| Less than $50,000 | 3,590 |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 5,309 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7,804 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9,783 |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 17,557 |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 15,581 |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 8,305 |
| $1,000,000 or more | 2,142 |
| Median (dollars) | 242,700 |
St. Petersburg Housing Mortgage
According to 2019 estimates of mortgage, The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,558, 0.22 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 4.93 percent pay between $500 to $999, 8.79 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 6.26 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 3.45 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 2.56 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 3.20 percent pay between $3,000 or more.
The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $542, 1.85 percent of homes pay less than $250, 3.51 percent pays between $250 to $399, 5.93 percent pay between $400 to $599, 2.90 percent pays between $600 to $799, 1.43 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 3.83 pays between $1000 or more.
| Monthly Owner costs with mortgage | Units |
|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 319 |
| $500 to $999 | 7,051 |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 12,567 |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 8,949 |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 4,942 |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 3,659 |
| $3,000 or more | 4,574 |
| Median (dollars) | 1,558 |
| Monthly Owner costs with out mortgage | Units |
| Less than $250 | 2,647 |
| $250 to $399 | 5,024 |
| $400 to $599 | 8,480 |
| $600 to $799 | 4,148 |
| $800 to $999 | 2,050 |
| $1,000 or more | 5,474 |
| Median (dollars) | 542 |
St. Petersburg Rental
Total number of St. Petersburg rental homes or apartments are 40,283, occupied by Renter, The median value of St. Petersburg average rental rate is $1,178. 4.73 percent of homes are under $500, 24.39 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 63.20 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 4.24 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 1.08 percent are above $3000.
| Rental | Units |
|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 1,906 |
| $500 to $999 | 9,824 |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 18,658 |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 6,802 |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 1,167 |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 543 |
| $3,000 or more | 435 |
| Median (dollars) | 1,178 |