Population 3,796 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Historic Uptown
Household size in Historic Uptown
| Period | Historic Uptown | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.67 | 2.27 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.63 | 2.33 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.84 | 2.37 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.91 | 2.22 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | −0.05 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Historic Uptown are small: just 1.91 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. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.67, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Uptown
| Period | Historic Uptown | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 41.9 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 42.9 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 44.2 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 44.7 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.7 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
At 40.2, the median age in Historic Uptown is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in St. Petersburg as a whole, where the median age is 44.7.
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 Uptown
| Period | Historic Uptown | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 9.2% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.2% of households in Historic Uptown, well below the national share of 11.6%. Of St. Petersburg's 24 neighborhoods, only two have 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 Uptown
Renters in Historic Uptown
| Period | Historic Uptown | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.6% | 34.3% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.7% | 40.4% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.0% | 38.6% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 61.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Historic Uptown: 61.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over four in ten owners (42.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Of St. Petersburg's 24 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of renters.
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 Uptown
| Period | Historic Uptown | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 17.6% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 17.5% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 15.9% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −1.8 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.1% of the housing in Historic Uptown, 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. Historic Uptown has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five St. Petersburg neighborhoods.
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 Uptown
| Period | Historic Uptown | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1964 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1966 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1966 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1968 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Historic Uptown is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Historic Uptown has older homes than the great majority of St. Petersburg neighborhoods.
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 Uptown
| Period | Historic Uptown | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $674 | $966 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $742 | $1,027 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $926 | $1,212 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,515 | $1,774 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$840 | +$808 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Historic Uptown runs $1,515 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in St. Petersburg as a whole ($1,774). Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Uptown
Bachelor's degrees in Historic Uptown
| Period | Historic Uptown | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 28.3% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 29.8% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.2% | 35.3% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.9% | 42.4% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +24.4 pts | +14.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Historic Uptown is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (51.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Only two of St. Petersburg's 24 neighborhoods have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Uptown
| Period | Historic Uptown | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 87.0% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.6% | 88.2% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 91.0% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 93.4% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Historic Uptown: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Historic Uptown has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five St. Petersburg neighborhoods.
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 Uptown
| Period | Historic Uptown | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 10.2% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.2 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Historic Uptown has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 Uptown 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 Uptown | 1.91 | 40.2 | 3.2% | 61.9% | 21.1% | 1958 | $1,515 | 51.9% | 95.2% | 3.0% |
| Methodist Town | 1.53 | 51.7 | 4.8% | 86.0% | 23.4% | 1996 | $1,673 | 50.0% | 93.4% | 8.4% |
| Historic Old Northeast | 1.87 | 52.9 | 2.8% | 47.5% | 15.4% | 1949 | $1,585 | 67.9% | 97.3% | 1.9% |
| Downtown St Petersburg | 1.42 | 49.5 | 1.4% | 70.7% | 20.6% | 1997 | $1,869 | 64.8% | 96.7% | 2.9% |
| 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% |
| Melrose Mercy | 2.97 | 38.9 | 15.0% | 48.0% | 38.3% | 1960 | $1,800 | 29.8% | 81.7% | 1.9% |
| Northeast Park | 2.09 | 47.8 | 4.8% | 14.8% | 6.6% | 1964 | $2,231 | 49.8% | 95.7% | 5.4% |
| Harris Park | 2.61 | 39.1 | 10.9% | 20.6% | 11.7% | 1960 | $1,501 | 26.0% | 78.4% | 4.9% |
| Bay Breeze Cove | 2.11 | 50.1 | 5.7% | 31.2% | 15.4% | 1976 | $1,606 | 48.8% | 92.2% | 6.1% |
| Highland Oaks | 2.57 | 38.7 | 22.7% | 23.8% | 17.1% | 1960 | $1,653 | 25.6% | 91.1% | 3.0% |
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 Uptown. 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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