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Population Review

Pinellas County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 7th-largest in Florida

The population of Pinellas County, Florida is 960,565 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $70,293, the median home value is $319,000, and the median age is 48.9.

The population of Pinellas County has grown 5.4% since 2010 (916,428 → 965,870), a +0.38% annualized rate.

Pinellas County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

960,565

Population

+0.38%

Annual growth

3508

People / sq mi

$70,293

Median Income

$319,000

Median Home Value

Pinellas County covers 274 sq mi of land at 3508.4 people per square mile.

About Pinellas County, FL

Pinellas County is a county in Florida with a population of 960,565. It ranks #7 among counties in Florida by population. The median age is 48.9, older than the national median. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

The median household income in Pinellas County is $70,293, below the US median of $74,580. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $319,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,525. The homeownership rate of 69.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Pinellas County reflects 35.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 17.6% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.3 minutes each way.

Pinellas County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Pinellas County had a population of 916,428 in 2010 and 965,870 in 2024, a 5.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 975,367 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.38%.

2019 · 975K20102024

965,870

Population (2024)

916,428

Population (2010)

975,367

Peak (2019)

0.38%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010916,428
2011918,574
2012921,863
2013928,755
2014936,862
2015947,664
2016960,527
2017968,886
2018973,343
2019975,367
2020959,839
2021959,703
2022964,693
2023967,301
2024965,870

Race & Ethnicity

White75.1%
Black or African American9.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

48.9

Median Age

51.7%

Female

48.3%

Male

25.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.0%
5–9
4.2%
10–14
4.6%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
4.7%
25–34
12.1%
35–44
11.4%
45–54
12.4%
55–59
7.9%
60–64
8.2%
65–74
14.1%
75–84
8.3%
85+
3.5%

Children (under 15): 12.8% · Seniors (65+): 25.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$70,293$-1,418 vs state
Mean household income$101,629
Per-capita income$46,580
Poverty rate7.0%-1.9% vs state
Unemployment rate2.7%
Employment-to-population56.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
21.9%
Finance & real estate
15.1%
Education & health care
10.3%
Information
9.9%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Construction
5.9%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.2%
Retail trade
4.2%

The largest employment sector in Pinellas County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.9% of workers.

How residents commute

1.1%

Drive alone

1.4%

Carpool

70.2%

Public transit

17.6%

Work from home

25.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$319,000$-6,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,525

Median rent

69.4%

Homeownership rate

518,180

Total housing units

81.7%

Occupied

18.3%

Vacant

30.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.3%

With health insurance

95.3%

With broadband internet

52.0%

Foreign-born

8.7%

Veterans (18+)

15.4%

With a disability

84.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.6%

High School+

35.8%

Bachelor's+

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Common questions about Pinellas County, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Pinellas County, Florida has a population of 960,565 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 3508 people per square mile.

The population of Pinellas County has grown 5.4% since 2010 (916,428 → 965,870), a +0.38% annualized rate.

The median household income in Pinellas County, Florida is $70,293, with mean (average) household income of $101,629 and per-capita income of $46,580. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Pinellas County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (75.1%), Black or African American (9.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Pinellas County, Florida is 48.9 years. Residents are 51.7% female and 48.3% male.

The median home value in Pinellas County is $319,000 and median monthly rent is $1,525. 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 518,180 total housing units, 18.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Pinellas County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Pinellas County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.