St. Petersburg, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of St. Petersburg, Florida is 260,646 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 87th-largest city in the United States and the 5th-largest in Florida. The median household income is $73,118, the median home value is $331,500, and the median age is 43.1.

The population has grown 8.9% since 2010 (245,222 → 267,102).

260,646

Population

4217

People / sq mi

$73,118

Median Income

$331,500

Median Home Value

St. Petersburg covers 61.8 sq mi of land at 4217 people per square mile.

About St. Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg is a city in Florida with a population of 260,646. It ranks #5 among cities in Florida by population. The median age is 43.1, older than the national median. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

The median household income in St. Petersburg is $73,118, near the US median of $74,580. 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $331,500, with monthly rent averaging $1,542. The homeownership rate of 63.0% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in St. Petersburg reflects 41.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 18.3% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.4 minutes each way.

St. Petersburg city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of St. Petersburg city had a population of 245,222 in 2010 and 267,102 in 2024, a 8.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 267,102 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.62%.

267,102

Population (2024)

245,222

Population (2010)

267,102

Peak (2024)

0.62%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	245,222	-	-	estimate
2011	245,871	+649	+0.26%	estimate
2012	246,656	+785	+0.32%	estimate
2013	248,453	+1,797	+0.73%	estimate
2014	252,225	+3,772	+1.52%	estimate
2015	255,041	+2,816	+1.12%	estimate
2016	259,266	+4,225	+1.66%	estimate
2017	262,588	+3,322	+1.28%	estimate
2018	264,466	+1,878	+0.72%	estimate
2019	265,351	+885	+0.33%	estimate
2020	259,271	-6,080	-2.29%	estimate
2021	259,598	+327	+0.13%	estimate
2022	262,502	+2,904	+1.12%	estimate
2023	265,083	+2,581	+0.98%	estimate
2024	267,102	+2,019	+0.76%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	66.2%
Black or African American	19.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$73,118

Median Household Income

$49,823

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$331,500

Median Home Value

$1,542

Median Rent

63.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.7%

High School+

41.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.7%

Drive Alone

67.4%

Public Transit

18.3%

Work From Home

25.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

46.7%

Foreign Born

87.1%

Non-English at Home

7.6%

Veterans

12.9%

With Disability

89.5%

Health Insurance

96.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	23.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	16.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	11.1%
Information	9.7%
Manufacturing	7.1%
Construction	4.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.5%
Retail Trade	4.1%
Public Administration	3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.0%
Agriculture & Mining	0.3%

Largest cities in Florida

Jacksonville (961,739)Miami (446,663)Tampa (393,389)Orlando (311,732)Hialeah (221,901)Port St. Lucie (220,453)Cape Coral (206,387)Tallahassee (199,696)Fort Lauderdale (183,032)Pembroke Pines (170,557)View all Florida cities →

Largest counties in Florida

Miami-Dade County (2,685,296)Broward County (1,946,127)Palm Beach County (1,507,453)Hillsborough County (1,489,634)Orange County (1,440,471)

Part of Florida

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Metro areas in Florida

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Common questions about St. Petersburg, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions

St. Petersburg, Florida has a population of 260,646 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 87th-largest city in the United States and the 5th-largest in Florida.

The median household income in St. Petersburg, Florida is $73,118, with 7.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in St. Petersburg, Florida is $331,500, with median monthly rent at $1,542 and a homeownership rate of 63.0%.

The median age in St. Petersburg, Florida is 43.1 years. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

The population has grown 8.9% since 2010 (245,222 → 267,102).