Population 5,022 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Historic Old Northeast
Household size in Historic Old Northeast
| Period | Historic Old Northeast | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.91 | 2.27 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.95 | 2.33 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.96 | 2.37 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.87 | 2.22 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.05 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Historic Old Northeast are small: just 1.87 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 1.91 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of St. Petersburg's 24 neighborhoods have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Historic Old Northeast
| Period | Historic Old Northeast | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.4 | 41.9 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.6 | 42.9 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.8 | 44.2 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.9 | 44.7 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +2.7 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.9, Historic Old Northeast is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.4, as it has nationally. Only one other St. Petersburg neighborhood is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Historic Old Northeast
| Period | Historic Old Northeast | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 9.2% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.8% of households in Historic Old Northeast, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other St. Petersburg neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Historic Old Northeast
Renters in Historic Old Northeast
| Period | Historic Old Northeast | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.4% | 34.3% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.9% | 40.4% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.4% | 38.6% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.5% | 36.2% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Historic Old Northeast than nationally: 47.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 48.3% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Historic Old Northeast
| Period | Historic Old Northeast | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 17.6% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 17.5% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 15.9% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.8 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.4% of the housing in Historic Old Northeast, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Historic Old Northeast
| Period | Historic Old Northeast | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1964 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1966 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1966 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1968 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Historic Old Northeast is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1949, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1945 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. No other St. Petersburg neighborhood has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Historic Old Northeast
| Period | Historic Old Northeast | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $712 | $966 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $920 | $1,027 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,259 | $1,212 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,585 | $1,774 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$874 | +$808 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Historic Old Northeast pays $1,585 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in St. Petersburg as a whole ($1,774). Rent has climbed $874 a month since 2006–10, up 123%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Historic Old Northeast
Bachelor's degrees in Historic Old Northeast
| Period | Historic Old Northeast | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.8% | 28.3% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.8% | 29.8% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.7% | 35.3% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.9% | 42.4% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +14.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Historic Old Northeast is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Historic Old Northeast has the highest share of college graduates of any St. Petersburg neighborhood.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Historic Old Northeast
| Period | Historic Old Northeast | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.3% | 87.0% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.6% | 88.2% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 91.0% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 93.4% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Historic Old Northeast: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. No other St. Petersburg neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Historic Old Northeast
| Period | Historic Old Northeast | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 10.2% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −3.2 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Historic Old Northeast has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other St. Petersburg neighborhood has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.9 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Historic Old Northeast compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Old Northeast | 1.87 | 52.9 | 2.8% | 47.5% | 15.4% | 1949 | $1,585 | 67.9% | 97.3% | 1.9% |
| Historic Uptown | 1.91 | 40.2 | 3.2% | 61.9% | 21.1% | 1958 | $1,515 | 51.9% | 95.2% | 3.0% |
| Downtown St Petersburg | 1.42 | 49.5 | 1.4% | 70.7% | 20.6% | 1997 | $1,869 | 64.8% | 96.7% | 2.9% |
| Methodist Town | 1.53 | 51.7 | 4.8% | 86.0% | 23.4% | 1996 | $1,673 | 50.0% | 93.4% | 8.4% |
| Northeast Park | 2.09 | 47.8 | 4.8% | 14.8% | 6.6% | 1964 | $2,231 | 49.8% | 95.7% | 5.4% |
| Euclid-St Paul | 2.36 | 42.2 | 6.9% | 32.5% | 10.3% | 1954 | $1,763 | 50.5% | 93.7% | 5.6% |
| Oakwood Gardens | 2.24 | 44.1 | 8.7% | 19.6% | 8.0% | 1953 | $1,755 | 33.2% | 89.0% | 3.2% |
| Bay Breeze Cove | 2.11 | 50.1 | 5.7% | 31.2% | 15.4% | 1976 | $1,606 | 48.8% | 92.2% | 6.1% |
| Harris Park | 2.61 | 39.1 | 10.9% | 20.6% | 11.7% | 1960 | $1,501 | 26.0% | 78.4% | 4.9% |
| Melrose Mercy | 2.97 | 38.9 | 15.0% | 48.0% | 38.3% | 1960 | $1,800 | 29.8% | 81.7% | 1.9% |
| Edgemoor | 2.27 | 37.9 | 14.4% | 29.4% | 11.0% | 1967 | $1,913 | 40.4% | 89.7% | 6.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Historic Old Northeast. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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