Disston Heights is home to 19,980 people in St. Petersburg. The median age is 45.5, about 7 years above the US median. Owners hold 82% of the housing stock. Density works out to 5,384 people per square mile. Poverty is uncommon here, at 6.8% of residents. The typical home is worth $319,689. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Disston Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
19,980
Population density
5,384 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.71 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,651
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$44,705
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
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
$319,689
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,623
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.1%
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.29 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(14,001)
Black4.4%(880)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(2,845)
Asian7.7%(1,541)
Other3.6%(713)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(14,001)
Black4.4%(880)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(2,845)
Asian7.7%(1,541)
Other3.6%(713)
Diversity Score
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Disston Heights, St. Petersburg, Florida?
Disston Heights, St. Petersburg, Florida has about 19,980 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Disston Heights, St. Petersburg, Florida?
The typical household in Disston Heights, St. Petersburg, Florida earns about $83,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Disston Heights, St. Petersburg, Florida expensive?
In Disston Heights, St. Petersburg, Florida, the median home is worth about $319,689, and the typical rent is about $1,623 a month.
How educated are people in Disston Heights, St. Petersburg, Florida?
About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Disston Heights, St. Petersburg, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Disston Heights, St. Petersburg, Florida?
About 6.8% of people in Disston Heights, St. Petersburg, Florida live below the federal poverty line.
