Pinellas County, FL

County

2024 Population

963,481

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

0.204% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

11.5%

0.86% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$72,646

3.35% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$355,100

Population & Diversity

Pinellas County, FL is home to a population of 963k people, from which 95.8% are citizens.

As of 2024, 12.3% of Pinellas County, FL residents were born outside of the country (119k people).

In 2024, there were 7.53 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (684k people) in Pinellas County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 90.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 52.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2024 Citizenship

95.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.8% of Pinellas County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Pinellas County, FL was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pinellas County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pinellas County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
684k ± 1.37k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
90.9k ± 1.75k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
52.1k ± 2.26k

11.2%

Hispanic Population

108k people

11.2% of the people in Pinellas County, FL are hispanic (108k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Pinellas County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
Haiti
364,479 ± 14,701 people
Colombia
327,463 ± 13,946 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

Foreign-Born Population

12.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

119k people

12.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

117k people

As of 2024, 12.3% of Pinellas County, FL residents (119k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pinellas County, FL was 12.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pinellas County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
23,319 ± 959
Gulf War (2001-)
12,492 ± 982
Gulf War (1990s)
9,124 ± 805

Pinellas County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.87 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Pinellas County, FL.

Health

89.6% of the population of Pinellas County, FL has health coverage, with 41% on employee plans, 11.5% on Medicaid, 19.3% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 1.99% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pinellas County, FL see 1,095 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,095 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1243 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 350 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,095 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pinellas County, FL

Primary care physicians in Pinellas County, FL see an average of 1,095 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,095 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pinellas County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Location of Health Services Facilities

Health Service Type

Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Addresses

Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4005

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.5% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.4%

Uninsured

41%

Employer Coverage

11.5%

Medicaid

19.3%

Medicare

15.7%

Non-Group

1.99%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pinellas County, FL declined by 2.79% from 10.7% to 10.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pinellas County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.74 in Pinellas County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pinellas County, FL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.2% in Pinellas County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pinellas County, FL.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13% in Pinellas County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pinellas County, FL.

Economy

The economy of Pinellas County, FL employs 467k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Pinellas County, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (67,839 people), Retail Trade (55,286 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (49,159 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($186,198), Finance & Insurance ($76,312), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($74,546).

Employment

Occupations

467k

2024 Value

± 5,919

0.698%

1 Year growth

± 1.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pinellas County, FL grew at a rate of 0.698%, from 464k employees to 467k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pinellas County, FL, are Management Occupations (61,058 people), Sales & Related Occupations (54,767 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (53,426 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pinellas County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

467k

2024 Value

± 5,919

0.698%

1 Year growth

± 1.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pinellas County, FL grew at a rate of 0.698%, from 464k employees to 467k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pinellas County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (67,839 people), Retail Trade (55,286 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (49,159 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pinellas County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Pinellas County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,642

Median earning men ± $862

$43,859

Median earning women ± $819

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,163), Information ($75,293), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,050).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,768), Wholesale Trade ($58,028), and Public Administration ($55,190).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

4,059
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
2,103
Health Care and Social Assistance
1,984
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$4.72M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$3.21M
Finance and Insurance
$2.9M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

The student population of Pinellas County, FL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 12,548 male students and 27,892 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pinellas County, FL are White (9,623 and 46.7%), Black or African American (7,736 and 37.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1,674 and 8.12%), and Unknown (454 and 2.2%).

The largest universities in Pinellas County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Ultimate Medical Academy (11,548 and 55.8%), St Petersburg College (5,376 and 26%), and Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg (680 and 3.29%).

The most popular majors in Pinellas County, FL are Medical Insurance Specialist (6,904 and 33.4%), Medical Administrative Assistant (2,923 and 14.1%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,367 and 11.4%).

The median tuition costs are $51,158 for private four year colleges, and $1,943 and $7,774 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Pinellas County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 40,440 (31% men and 69% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 40,440 students enrolled in Pinellas County, FL, 31% men and 69% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 19,881 records, of which 65.3% were women and 34.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Insurance Specialist
4,819 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
2,367 degrees awarded
Medical Administrative Assistant
2,103 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Pinellas County, FL was Medical Insurance Specialist with 4,819 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Pinellas County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ultimate Medical Academy
11,548 degrees awarded
St Petersburg College
5,376 degrees awarded
Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg
680 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ultimate Medical Academy with 11,548 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 3,745 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pinellas County, FL, which is 0.221 times less than the 16,949 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 9,623 degrees mean that there were 1.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 7,736 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($51,158) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($739) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pinellas County, FL was $355,100 in 2024, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $319,000 to $355,100, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Pinellas County, FL is 69.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Pinellas County, FL have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pinellas County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 17.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pinellas County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.23%.

Housing

Property

$355,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,488

$297,912

Median Property Taxes

±$4,343

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pinellas County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pinellas County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.5%

Homeownership

2024

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 69.5% of the housing units in Pinellas County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pinellas County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,646

Median Household Income

± $1,000

428k

Number of Households

± 5,518

In 2024, the median household income of the 428k households in Pinellas County, FL grew to $72,646 from the previous year's value of $70,293.

The following chart displays the households in Pinellas County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pinellas County, FL is from Florida.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2023 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (67.6%)
Worked At Home (20%)
Carpooled (7.11%)

In 2024, 67.6% of workers in Pinellas County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20%) and those who carpooled to work (7.11%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pinellas County, FL have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.46% of the workforce in Pinellas County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pinellas County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pinellas County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pinellas County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 17.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pinellas County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.23%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pinellas County, FL (109k out of 944k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pinellas County, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 15.3% of the children was living in poverty in Pinellas County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 465 in Pinellas County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 211% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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