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St. Pete Beach

Florida · 8,553 residents (2025 est.) · 2.126 sq mi
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St. Pete Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,583. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $675,700. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,805
−11%since 2000
from 9,929 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
4,142 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 4,670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.8
+17%since 2000
from 53.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,553 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
9K9K9K10K10K2000201020202024St. Pete Beach
20249K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,583
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,574 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$96,268
+171%since 2000
from $35,514 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.508 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$675,700
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,811
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $620 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
40.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+63%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(9,487)
Black0.6%(63)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(249)
Asian0.5%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(896)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(7,721)
Black0.8%(70)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(428)
Asian1.4%(119)
Other5.3%(467)
Diversity Score28.2%(2,484)
Diversity Score
28
+213%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 86.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 89.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Pete Beach, Florida?

St. Pete Beach, Florida has about 8,805 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Pete Beach, Florida?

The typical household in St. Pete Beach, Florida earns about $114,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Pete Beach, Florida expensive?

In St. Pete Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $675,700, and the typical rent is about $1,811 a month.

How educated are people in St. Pete Beach, Florida?

About 56.0% of adults age 25 and over in St. Pete Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Pete Beach, Florida?

About 8.0% of people in St. Pete Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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