Population 8,880 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Pete Beach
Household size in St. Pete Beach
| Period | St. Pete Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.84 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.92 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.99 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.77 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
St. Pete Beach is a place of small households, averaging 1.77 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 1.84 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only six of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people 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 St. Pete Beach
| Period | St. Pete Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.3 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.3 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 59.3 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 63.9 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.6 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 63.9, St. Pete Beach is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 55.3 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 21 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people are 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 St. Pete Beach
| Period | St. Pete Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in St. Pete Beach: 4.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 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 St. Pete Beach
Renters in St. Pete Beach
| Period | St. Pete Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.9% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in St. Pete Beach own their homes; 25.1% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About six in ten owners (59.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.6 points, even as the national share rose.
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 St. Pete Beach
| Period | St. Pete Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.7% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.1% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.1% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 36.1% of the housing in St. Pete Beach, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 St. Pete Beach
| Period | St. Pete Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in St. Pete Beach is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have 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 St. Pete Beach
| Period | St. Pete Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,143 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,282 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,307 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,804 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$661 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in St. Pete Beach costs $1,804 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $661 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
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 St. Pete Beach
Bachelor's degrees in St. Pete Beach
| Period | St. Pete Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.1% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.1% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.6% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
St. Pete Beach is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (55.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.0 points, in line with the national trend. Only 34 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people 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 St. Pete Beach
| Period | St. Pete Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in St. Pete Beach: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points, as it has nationally. St. Pete Beach has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Florida cities.
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 St. Pete Beach
| Period | St. Pete Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in St. Pete Beach runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, mirroring the country. 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).
St. Pete Beach compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pete Beach | 1.77 | 63.9 | 4.1% | 25.1% | 36.1% | 1967 | $1,804 | 55.6% | 96.2% | 3.9% |
| South Pasadena | 1.55 | 69.7 | 4.7% | 42.9% | 34.2% | 1976 | $1,861 | 38.2% | 94.6% | 1.8% |
| Gulfport | 1.99 | 56.3 | 9.2% | 27.4% | 20.7% | 1963 | $1,623 | 40.8% | 94.7% | 6.1% |
| Treasure Island | 1.78 | 62.0 | 2.2% | 25.6% | 34.7% | 1970 | $1,762 | 50.2% | 97.5% | 4.5% |
| Madeira Beach | 2.00 | 60.4 | 1.5% | 34.0% | 43.6% | 1967 | $2,390 | 47.9% | 96.1% | 3.4% |
| St. Petersburg | 2.22 | 44.7 | 9.2% | 36.2% | 15.9% | 1968 | $1,774 | 42.4% | 93.4% | 4.9% |
| Kenneth City | 2.54 | 44.7 | 13.9% | 20.8% | 11.7% | 1964 | $1,680 | 19.3% | 86.5% | 4.4% |
| West Lealman | 2.17 | 56.2 | 9.2% | 23.3% | 20.1% | 1973 | $1,323 | 18.7% | 86.9% | 4.9% |
| Bay Pines | 1.97 | 55.7 | 3.2% | 31.6% | 17.0% | 1981 | $1,809 | 35.0% | 95.6% | 3.1% |
| Redington Beach | 2.02 | 60.5 | 3.3% | 9.0% | 48.8% | 1972 | $2,574 | 59.5% | 98.5% | 2.2% |
| Lealman | 2.38 | 47.0 | 10.9% | 38.1% | 17.1% | 1969 | $1,453 | 18.5% | 83.0% | 7.3% |
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 St. Pete Beach. 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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