Population 3,085 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westminster Heights
Household size in Westminster Heights
| Period | Westminster Heights | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.27 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.33 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.37 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.22 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.05 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Westminster Heights average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in St. Petersburg as a whole, where it has 2.22 people. Westminster Heights has larger households than the great majority of St. Petersburg neighborhoods.
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 Westminster Heights
| Period | Westminster Heights | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4 | 41.9 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 42.9 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 44.2 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 44.7 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.6 | +2.7 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Westminster Heights is 41.9 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Still, the population here is younger than in St. Petersburg as a whole, where the median age is 44.7. The median age has climbed from 34.4 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Westminster Heights
| Period | Westminster Heights | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 9.2% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Westminster Heights (17.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Only two of St. Petersburg's 24 neighborhoods have a higher 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 Westminster Heights
Renters in Westminster Heights
| Period | Westminster Heights | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0% | 34.3% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.3% | 40.4% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.1% | 38.6% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 36.2% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Westminster Heights is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 27.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Westminster Heights
| Period | Westminster Heights | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 17.6% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 17.5% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 15.9% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Westminster Heights: 19.4% of homes are empty, 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.
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 Westminster Heights
| Period | Westminster Heights | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1964 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1966 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1966 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1968 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Westminster Heights is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1957, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Westminster Heights has older homes than at least four in five 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 Westminster Heights
| Period | Westminster Heights | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $953 | $966 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $896 | $1,027 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,331 | $1,212 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,483 | $1,774 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$530 | +$808 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Westminster Heights costs $1,483 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 37.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of St. Petersburg's 24 neighborhoods, only two have lower rents.
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 Westminster Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Westminster Heights
| Period | Westminster Heights | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 28.3% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 29.8% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 35.3% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.7% | 42.4% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +14.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Westminster Heights than nationally: 30.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Westminster Heights has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five St. Petersburg neighborhoods.
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 Westminster Heights
| Period | Westminster Heights | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.7% | 87.0% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.0% | 88.2% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 91.0% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 93.4% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Westminster Heights have finished high school (91.1%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Locally, though, the rate is lower than in St. Petersburg as a whole (93.4%).
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 Westminster Heights
| Period | Westminster Heights | St. Petersburg | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 10.2% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | −3.2 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Westminster Heights runs well above the national rate: 14.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. No other St. Petersburg neighborhood has higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Westminster Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Heights | 2.61 | 41.9 | 17.1% | 24.1% | 19.4% | 1957 | $1,483 | 30.7% | 91.1% | 14.3% |
| Childs Park | 3.14 | 35.8 | 30.3% | 41.2% | 29.1% | 1960 | $2,129 | 18.2% | 89.8% | 13.7% |
| Central Oak Park | 2.10 | 43.3 | 10.6% | 29.7% | 13.2% | 1959 | $1,519 | 37.6% | 94.1% | 5.8% |
| Pasadena Bear Creek Estates | 2.11 | 53.4 | 6.5% | 23.8% | 13.0% | 1959 | $1,309 | 38.6% | 92.2% | 2.9% |
| Disston Heights | 2.26 | 46.3 | 6.8% | 16.9% | 8.2% | 1960 | $1,687 | 36.4% | 91.0% | 2.7% |
| Highland Oaks | 2.57 | 38.7 | 22.7% | 23.8% | 17.1% | 1960 | $1,653 | 25.6% | 91.1% | 3.0% |
| Melrose Mercy | 2.97 | 38.9 | 15.0% | 48.0% | 38.3% | 1960 | $1,800 | 29.8% | 81.7% | 1.9% |
| Holiday Park | 2.48 | 44.6 | 5.2% | 20.3% | 6.8% | 1962 | $1,615 | 35.5% | 95.1% | 4.3% |
| Methodist Town | 1.53 | 51.7 | 4.8% | 86.0% | 23.4% | 1996 | $1,673 | 50.0% | 93.4% | 8.4% |
| Oakwood Gardens | 2.24 | 44.1 | 8.7% | 19.6% | 8.0% | 1953 | $1,755 | 33.2% | 89.0% | 3.2% |
| Historic Uptown | 1.91 | 40.2 | 3.2% | 61.9% | 21.1% | 1958 | $1,515 | 51.9% | 95.2% | 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 Westminster Heights. 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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