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Pinellas County

Florida · 959,107 residents · 273.782 sq mi
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Pinellas County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,419. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,800. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
959,107
+4%since 2000
from 921,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,503 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+15%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
840K874K908K942K976K1990201020202024Pinellas County
2024963K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,419
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,111 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,754
+56%since 2000
from $23,497 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,800
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,165
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $616 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+69%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(762,614)
Black8.8%(81,146)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(42,760)
Asian2%(18,794)
Other0%
Diversity Score35%(322,183)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(684,463)
Black9.5%(91,431)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(102,439)
Asian3.5%(33,700)
Other3.2%(30,851)
Diversity Score56.2%(538,872)
Segregation Score34.3%(328,989)
Diversity Score
56
+61%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pinellas County, Florida?

Pinellas County, Florida has about 959,107 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pinellas County, Florida?

The typical household in Pinellas County, Florida earns about $56,419 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pinellas County, Florida expensive?

In Pinellas County, Florida, the median home is worth about $219,800, and the typical rent is about $1,165 a month.

How educated are people in Pinellas County, Florida?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pinellas County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pinellas County, Florida?

About 11.6% of people in Pinellas County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pinellas County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Pinellas County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107,448 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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