St. Petersburg, FL — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 260,646 · Florida · Updated May 2026
Population
260,646
Median Income
$73,118
Home Price
$331,500
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Bachelor's+
41.3%
Full Demographics — St. Petersburg, FL
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | St. Petersburg, FL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 260,646 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 10.1% | 13.8% | |
| White | 66.2% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 19.4% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | St. Petersburg, FL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $73,118 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,823 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $65,328 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.3% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | St. Petersburg, FL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $331,500 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.0% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | St. Petersburg, FL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 324 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1453 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | St. Petersburg, FL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 32.7% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 12.2% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 16.6% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 11.1% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 16.6% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 12.4% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | St. Petersburg, FL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | St. Petersburg, FL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 7.2 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | St. Petersburg, FL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 26.8 min | 27.0 min |
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About St. Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg is a city in Florida, United States. With a population of 260,646, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, St. Petersburg shows stronger educational attainment (41.3% bachelor's degree vs 35.8% bachelor's degree US avg) and violent crime rate (324/100K violent crime vs 380/100K violent crime US avg). However, the city has a higher unemployment at 4.9% unemployment, compared to the US average of 3.8% unemployment. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.