Pinellas County, Florida Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Pinellas County, Florida, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Pinellas County, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Pinellas County, Florida. The estimated population of Pinellas County, Florida is 957,989 people, with a median age of 48.5.

We can look at the total population in Pinellas County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
957,989
 -1.34% +0.86%
2020
970,985
+0.66%
-
2019
964,666
+0.71%
-
2018
957,875
+0.85%
-
2017
949,842
 - -

Population of Pinellas County, Florida by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
72.9%
74.7%
 -2.41%
Black/African American
10.1%
10%
 +1.00%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10.2%
9.2%
 +10.87%
Asian
3.4%
3.3%
 +3.03%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
2.3%
 +21.74%
Other
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Pinellas County, Florida by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.5 +0.21% 47.1 +0.86% 49.8 -0.2%
2020 48.4 +0.62% 46.7 +0.43% 49.9 +0.6%
2019 48.1 +0.63% 46.5 +0.65% 49.6 +0.81%
2018 47.8 +0.42% 46.2 +0.43% 49.2 +0.41%
2017 47.6 - 46 - 49 -

The median age of Pinellas County, Florida gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 43,444 -3.76% 42,562 -3.14% 41,821 41,239
10 to 19 46,907 -3.28% 44,198 -3.65% 45,381 42,609
20 to 29 52,898 -2.73% 53,425 -2.63% 51,422 51,997
30 to 39 52,137 +6.7% 54,353 +5.85% 55,693 57,590
40 to 49 56,593 -4.36% 58,985 -5.99% 54,154 55,509
50 to 59 71,930 -2.15% 78,624 -3.86% 70,403 75,629
60 to 69 65,361 +5.6% 72,181 +8.82% 69,085 78,677
70+ 66,747 +11.23% 89,497 +3.13% 74,513 92,267

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Pinellas County, Florida is $60,451.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Pinellas County.

  • Under 25
    $39,072.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,420.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,612.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Pinellas County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Pinellas County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Pinellas County, Florida is currently $87,184.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.16% of households in Pinellas County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Pinellas County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.58%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.88%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.37%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Pinellas County is $39,539.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Pinellas County by the total population of Pinellas County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Pinellas County, Florida, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Pinellas County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.65%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.99%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Pinellas County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Pinellas County over the age of 16 is 821,788.

Of those people, a total of 59.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Pinellas County is 55.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 34,849 39.90% 14.80%
20 to 24 years 45,524 78.10% 7.60%
25 to 29 years 57,895 86.10% 6.00%
30 to 34 years 57,291 85.40% 3.90%
35 to 44 years 107,320 85.20% 5.00%
45 to 54 years 125,365 82.00% 3.80%
55 to 59 years 79,002 74.60% 4.10%
60 to 64 years 76,820 57.50% 4.30%
65 to 74 years 130,707 24.80% 4.40%
75 years and over 107,015 6.20% 3.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Pinellas County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 662,737 57.40% 4.60%
Black or African American 77,855 63.90% 7.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,797 60.20% 10.00%
Asian 28,632 65.50% 3.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 696 57.50% 6.10%
Other 14,297 72.00% 5.10%
Two or more races 35,774 67.60% 6.20%
Hispanic or Latino 74,965 68.90% 5.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 621,818 56.60% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Pinellas County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Pinellas County is 458,406, with median earnings of $40,297.00.

Women in Pinellas County, Florida earning approximately 83.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 458,406 $40,297.00
Male 231,113 $44,059.00
Female 227,293 $36,676.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 54,269 $72,105.00
Business and Financial 30,768 $61,516.00
Computer and Mathematical 16,558 $71,326.00
Architecture and Engineering 6,806 $74,246.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3,510 $55,087.00
Community and Social Service 6,417 $42,880.00
Legal 6,804 $68,050.00
Educational and Library 22,843 $44,681.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9,732 $38,454.00
Healthcare Practitioners 35,054 $60,495.00
Healthcare Support 15,629 $29,153.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4,675 $36,689.00
Law Enforcement 3,182 $57,877.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29,506 $20,065.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13,767 $21,820.00
Personal Care and Service 12,811 $22,331.00
Sales 53,624 $35,295.00
Office and Administrative Support 58,710 $33,245.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 865 $26,820.00
Construction and Extraction 15,909 $35,259.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13,467 $43,054.00
Production 19,615 $31,983.00
Transportation and Material Moving 12,749 $32,440.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 30,203 $82,646.00 24,066 $65,063.00
Business and Financial 13,949 $69,027.00 16,819 $55,386.00
Computer and Mathematical 12,307 $75,295.00 4,251 $59,925.00
Architecture and Engineering 5,593 $77,279.00 1,213 $60,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1,782 $65,240.00 1,728 $48,382.00
Community and Social Service 2,324 $45,310.00 4,093 $40,059.00
Legal 2,999 $109,625.00 3,805 $53,665.00
Educational and Library 6,277 $50,298.00 16,566 $42,212.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4,697 $41,775.00 5,035 $35,622.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8,871 $68,247.00 26,183 $58,544.00
Healthcare Support 2,284 $35,697.00 13,345 $28,032.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3,597 $40,679.00 1,078 $18,878.00
Law Enforcement 2,382 $63,077.00 800 $51,196.00
Food Preparation and Serving 14,963 $21,446.00 14,543 $18,251.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 9,400 $24,347.00 4,367 $17,112.00
Personal Care and Service 3,411 $24,750.00 9,400 $22,161.00
Sales 28,586 $43,964.00 25,038 $27,532.00
Office and Administrative Support 16,575 $33,073.00 42,135 $33,313.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 788 $27,177.00 77 $11,250.00
Construction and Extraction 15,150 $35,329.00 759 $32,109.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 12,794 $43,625.00 673 $40,010.00
Production 13,202 $35,817.00 6,413 $27,843.00
Transportation and Material Moving 10,472 $33,806.00 2,277 $28,471.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 415,730 households in Pinellas County, with an average household size of 2.26 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 234,194 families in Pinellas County with an average family size of 2.95 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 174,530 16,219 43,445 181,536
Average Household Size 2.89 3.31 3.51 1.26
Total Families 174,530 16,219 43,445 0
Average Household Size 2.87 2.97 3.29 0

Poverty

Of the 234,194 families in Pinellas County, 7.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Pinellas County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 514,666 housing units in Pinellas County, Florida.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 415,730 80.78%
Vacant 98,936 19.22%

24.41% of the total 514,666 housing units in Pinellas County are rental units. This is approximately 125,614 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 285,397 are occupied by the owner - or 55.45% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Pinellas County is $1,237.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Pinellas County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    4,719
  • Less than $500
    5,230
  • $500 to $999
    29,133
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    54,148
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    24,333
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    7,411
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    2,649
  • $3,000 or more
    2,710

Property Value

The median value of a property in Pinellas County is $238,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Pinellas County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    23,230
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    24,416
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    27,499
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    40,347
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    67,395
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    65,146
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    29,065
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8,299

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Pinellas County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Pinellas County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    18,487
  • 1940 to 1949
    14,485
  • 1950 to 1959
    73,941
  • 1960 to 1969
    70,337
  • 1970 to 1979
    134,431
  • 1980 to 1989
    101,462
  • 1990 to 1999
    50,408
  • 2000 to 2009
    32,648
  • 2010 to 2013
    17,996
  • 2014 or later
    471

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Pinellas County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    30,643
  • 1 vehicle available
    183,335
  • 2 vehicles available
    150,651
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    51,101

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Pinellas County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Pinellas County that commute to work in a particular way.

24.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Pinellas County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    8,901
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    36,731
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    56,256
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    74,181
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    62,067
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    27,303
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    56,314
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    12,854
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    13,497
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    26,533
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    14,822
  • 90 or more minutes
    7,088

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Pinellas County, Florida in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Pinellas County, Florida

We have data for 42 places in Pinellas County, Florida. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.