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Shore Acres

Florida · St. Petersburg · 7,709 residents · 1.832 sq mi
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Shore Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $178,887. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $686,439. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 138% more than the St. Petersburg median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Shore Acres; 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 48.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,709
Population density
4,208 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
48.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$178,887
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$99,534
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$686,439
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,683
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.9%
6.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(6,687)
Black1.1%(85)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(448)
Asian2.3%(175)
Other4.1%(314)
Diversity Score30.2%(2,331)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(6,687)
Black1.1%(85)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(448)
Asian2.3%(175)
Other4.1%(314)
Diversity Score30.2%(2,331)
Diversity Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Foreign born
4.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shore Acres, St. Petersburg, Florida?

Shore Acres, St. Petersburg, Florida has about 7,709 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shore Acres, St. Petersburg, Florida earns about $178,887 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shore Acres, St. Petersburg, Florida expensive?

In Shore Acres, St. Petersburg, Florida, the median home is worth about $686,439, and the typical rent is about $2,683 a month.

How educated are people in Shore Acres, St. Petersburg, Florida?

About 65.0% of adults age 25 and over in Shore Acres, St. Petersburg, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.9% of people in Shore Acres, 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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