Jungle Terrace is home to 8,402 people in St. Petersburg. At a median age of 52.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 84% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 3,049 people per square mile. That is roughly 17% ahead of the St. Petersburg median. The foreign-born share is 8%. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Jungle Terrace; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,402
Population density
3,049 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
52.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.76 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,004
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$62,816
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$397,527
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,758
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.0%
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.29 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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-Hispanic76%(6,387)
Black3.1%(261)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(1,081)
Asian1.3%(110)
Other6.7%(563)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(6,387)
Black3.1%(261)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(1,081)
Asian1.3%(110)
Other6.7%(563)
Diversity Score
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Jungle Terrace, St. Petersburg, Florida?
Jungle Terrace, St. Petersburg, Florida has about 8,402 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Jungle Terrace, St. Petersburg, Florida?
The typical household in Jungle Terrace, St. Petersburg, Florida earns about $88,004 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Jungle Terrace, St. Petersburg, Florida expensive?
In Jungle Terrace, St. Petersburg, Florida, the median home is worth about $397,527, and the typical rent is about $1,758 a month.
How educated are people in Jungle Terrace, St. Petersburg, Florida?
About 40.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jungle Terrace, St. Petersburg, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Jungle Terrace, St. Petersburg, Florida?
About 7.7% of people in Jungle Terrace, St. Petersburg, Florida live below the federal poverty line.
