St. Petersburg, Florida Population 2023

262,370

St. Petersburg is a city located in Florida. With a 2023 population of 262,370, it is the 5th largest city in Florida and the 88th largest city in the United States.St. Petersburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 1.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 258,308 in 2020. Spanning over 138 miles, St. Petersburg has a population density of 4,241 people per square mile.

The average household income in St. Petersburg is $81,203 with a poverty rate of 13.22%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in St. Petersburg is 43.1 years, 42.4 years for males, and 44 years for females.

St. Petersburg is a city located in the State of Florida. This city is one of the largest cities within the state of Florida that does not serve as a county seat. St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area which is home to approximately 2.8 million residents. The area is constructed on the peninsula area of Florida and is sandwiched between the Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

St. Petersburg Population Statistics

At least 90% of the residents over the age of 25 have obtained a high school diploma, while only 33% of the population have earned a Bachelor's degree or higher.

St. Petersburg Population Growth

The reported population in St. Petersburg near the time of original incorporation - 1890 - was around 270 residents. By 1920, this number had grown to over 14,000 residents. By 1930, the population had more than doubled. This trend of intense growth continued over the years for some time. However, following 1980, the population came to something of a standstill until the year 2000. The population grew once more by another 10,000 individuals, only to see a decline at the next census that was taken in 2010. As the year 2020 comes closer - we see a slight uptick in the St. Petersburg population - but only time will tell if it will be maintained.

St. Petersburg was incorporated as a town on February 29, 1892, when it had a population of only some 300 people. However, St. Petersburg was not incorporated as a city until June 1903.

The nearby water channels were soon dredged to create a more easily accessible channel, and the port in the area proliferated - bringing work for residents and drawing the attention of those looking for steady employment. The population of the city soon began to increase, and this brought more improvements to the area. Soon, the first trolley service was installed in the city of St. Petersburg, and by 1915 the city had established its library. This library still stands today.

St. Petersburg Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Petersburg was:

  • White: 69.03%
  • Black or African American: 21.26%
  • Two or more races: 4.65%
  • Asian: 3.48%
  • Other race: 1.34%
  • Native American: 0.21%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of St. Petersburg, Florida is 262,370 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 258,308.

St. Petersburg, Florida Population 2023

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

St. Petersburg Population by Race

St. Petersburg Population Pyramid 2023

St. Petersburg Median Age

43.1

Total

42.4

Male

44

Female

St. Petersburg Adults

There are 220,264 adults, (50,826 of whom are seniors) in St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg Age Dependency

55.8

Age Dependency Ratio

30

Old Age Dependency Ratio

25.8

Child Dependency Ratio

St. Petersburg Sex Ratio

Female136,06651.54%
Male127,93548.46%

St. Petersburg Population by Age

St. Petersburg Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

3.08

Average Family Size

2.3

Average Household Size

62.4%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

St. Petersburg Households and Families

Male

Female

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

St. Petersburg Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

St. Petersburg Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 92.71%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.44%.

St. Petersburg Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

$40,630

Average Earnings

$43,452

Average Male

$37,529

Average Female

St. Petersburg Earnings by Educational Attainment

St. Petersburg Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

St. Petersburg Language

87.55% of St. Petersburg residents speak only English, while 12.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.52% of the population.

St. Petersburg Language

St. Petersburg Poverty by Race

rate

13.22%

Overall Poverty Rate

10.92%

Male Poverty Rate

12.26%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in St. Petersburg

The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Petersburg is Islander, with 47.92% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Petersburg is White, with 9.52% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.8%.

St. Petersburg Poverty

St. Petersburg Poverty Rate by Education

St. Petersburg Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

St. Petersburg Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

mean

median

Income by Household Type

St. Petersburg Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

40.1%

Overall Marriage Rate

42.1%

Male Marriage Rate

38.2%

Female Marriage Rate

St. Petersburg Married by Age and Sex

male

female

St. Petersburg Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

St. Petersburg Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

St. Petersburg Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

20,122

Number of Veterans

18,116

Male Veterans

2,006

Female Veterans

St. Petersburg Veterans by War

St. Petersburg Veterans by Age

count

St. Petersburg Veterans by Race

St. Petersburg Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

6.55%

Veteran Poverty Rate

27.12%

Veteran Disability Rate

St. Petersburg Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

64.1%

Labor Force Participation

60.6%

Employment Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

St. Petersburg Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

St. Petersburg Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

St. Petersburg Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

41.86%

Born in St. Petersburg

91.99%

Native Born

10.22%

Foreign Born

3.69%

Non Citizen

6.53%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

91.99% of St. Petersburg residents were born in the United States, with 41.86% having been born in Florida. 3.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

St. Petersburg Place of Birth

Note: data after 2020 is projected based on recent growth

St. Petersburg Population by Year