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Disston Heights

Florida · St. Petersburg · 19,980 residents · 3.711 sq mi
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The short version

Disston Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,651. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $319,689. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
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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)
Diversity Score59.9%(11,976)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(14,001)
Black4.4%(880)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(2,845)
Asian7.7%(1,541)
Other3.6%(713)
Diversity Score59.9%(11,976)
Diversity Score
60
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Foreign born
15.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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