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Downtown

Florida · St. Petersburg · 4,004 residents · 0.526 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,135. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $908,372. With a median age of 57.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,004
Population density
7,612 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
57.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,135
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$99,528
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.575
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$908,372
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,775
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.1%
59.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(3,191)
Black3.8%(154)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(389)
Asian3.5%(142)
Other3.2%(128)
Diversity Score44%(1,760)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(3,191)
Black3.8%(154)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(389)
Asian3.5%(142)
Other3.2%(128)
Diversity Score44%(1,760)
Diversity Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
Female
57.8%
Foreign born
13.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in St. Petersburg

Albert Whitted AirportCentral Oak ParkDisston HeightsEuclid-St PaulsGreater Pinellas PointHistoric Old NortheastJungle TerraceMeadowlawnShore AcresNeighborhoods in St. Petersburg
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Places similar to Downtown

Downtown CBD
Pop 3,996
Deanwood
Pop 5,042
DIA
Pop 4,011
Forest Park
Pop 5,761
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Compare Downtown side by side

DOWNTOWN VS
Downtown CBD
Income$70,998−4%
Home value$237,457−74%
Population3,996same
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DOWNTOWN VS
Deanwood
Income$72,646−2%
Home value$401,133−56%
Population5,042+26%
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DOWNTOWN VS
DIA
Income$87,132+18%
Home value$410,000−55%
Population4,011same
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DOWNTOWN VS
Forest Park
Income$73,706−1%
Home value$420,070−54%
Population5,761+44%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, St. Petersburg, Florida?

Downtown, St. Petersburg, Florida has about 4,004 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downtown, St. Petersburg, Florida?

The typical household in Downtown, St. Petersburg, Florida earns about $74,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, St. Petersburg, Florida expensive?

In Downtown, St. Petersburg, Florida, the median home is worth about $908,372, and the typical rent is about $1,775 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, St. Petersburg, Florida?

About 62.7% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, St. Petersburg, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown, St. Petersburg, Florida?

About 14.4% of people in Downtown, 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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