CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 279.05
Florida · Pinellas County · 4,578 residents · 0.816 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 279.05 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,268. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $592,500. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,578
−4%since 2020
from 4,788 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,610 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 5,868 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
62.8
+1%since 2020
from 62.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,268
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,982 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,166
+27%since 2020
from $63,683 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+1%since 2020
from 0.469 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services28.1%
Public administration15.7%
Retail trade13.1%
Information6.3%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Transportation & warehousing5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Education & health services1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$592,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $357,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,629
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,170 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+32%since 2020
from 5.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(4,283)
Black2.1%(101)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(276)
Asian1%(46)
Other1.7%(82)
Diversity Score24.5%(1,171)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(4,265)
Black0.8%(36)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(205)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(72)
Diversity Score16.2%(743)
Diversity Score
16
−34%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.1 min
+18%since 2020
from 26.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Female
54.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Foreign born
7.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,578 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $89,268 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $592,500, and the typical rent is about $1,629 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.8% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 5.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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