Pinellas County, FL

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2021 Population

957,989

1.34% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

48.5

0.207% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.5%

0.384% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$60,451

7.15% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$238,400

8.46% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

458,406

0.122% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Pinellas County, FL had a population of 958k people with a median age of 48.5 and a median household income of $60,451. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pinellas County, FL declined from 970,985 to 957,989, a −1.34% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,419 to $60,451, a 7.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pinellas County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.1%), White (Hispanic) (5.61%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.45%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.84%).

None of the households in Pinellas County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.5% of the residents in Pinellas County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pinellas County, FL are Ultimate Medical Academy (7,746 degrees awarded in 2021), St Petersburg College (137078) (7,209 degrees), and Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay (603 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Pinellas County, FL was $238,400, and the homeownership rate was 68.6%.

Most people in Pinellas County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Pinellas County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Pinellas County, FL borders Hillsborough County, FL and Pasco County, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Pinellas County, FL is home to a population of 958k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.2% of Pinellas County, FL residents were born outside of the country (117k people).

In 2021, there were 7.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (698k people) in Pinellas County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 96.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 53.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.5%

2021 Citizenship

95.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.5% of Pinellas County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Pinellas County, FL was 95.4%, 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)
698k ± 1.14k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
96.3k ± 1.52k
White (Hispanic)
53.7k ± 2.03k

10.2%

Hispanic Population

97.5k people

10.2% of the people in Pinellas County, FL are hispanic (97.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

12.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

117k people

12.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

117k people

As of 2021, 12.2% of Pinellas County, FL residents (117k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pinellas County, FL was 12.1%, 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
27,542 ± 1,300
Gulf War (2001-)
11,144 ± 925
Gulf War (1990s)
9,244 ± 728

Pinellas County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.47 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pinellas County, FL employs 458k people. The largest industries in Pinellas County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (70,507 people), Retail Trade (55,041 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (45,335 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($66,035), Finance & Insurance ($62,435), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,508).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

458k

2021 Value

± 5,803

−0.122%

1 Year decline

± 1.81%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pinellas County, FL declined at a rate of −0.122%, from 459k employees to 458k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pinellas County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (58,710 people), Management Occupations (54,269 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (53,624 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pinellas County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

458k

2021 Value

± 5,803

−0.122%

1 Year decline

± 1.81%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pinellas County, FL declined at a rate of −0.122%, from 459k employees to 458k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pinellas County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (70,507 people), Retail Trade (55,041 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (45,335 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

$44,059

Median earning men ± $740

$36,676

Median earning women ± $679

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,496), Information ($63,590), and Public Administration ($60,588).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($51,238), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,016), and Public Administration ($45,202).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

13,532
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
8,180
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
7,666
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$10.1M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$7.36M
Manufacturing
$5.42M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pinellas County, FL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.763%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.763%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pinellas County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Pinellas County, FL awarded 18,079 degrees. The student population of Pinellas County, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,904 male students and 25,781 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pinellas County, FL are White (8,631 and 48%), followed by Black or African American (5,418 and 30.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1,607 and 8.94%), and Unknown (1,356 and 7.54%).

The largest universities in Pinellas County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Ultimate Medical Academy (7,746 and 42.8%), St Petersburg College (137078) (7,209 and 39.9%), and Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay (603 and 3.34%).

The most popular majors in Pinellas County, FL are Medical Insurance Specialist (3,173 and 17.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (3,158 and 17.5%), and Medical Administrative Assistant (2,250 and 12.4%).

The median tuition costs in Pinellas County, FL are $47,044 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 2021 in Pinellas County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 37,685 (31.6% men and 68.4% 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 2021 there were 37,685 students enrolled in Pinellas County, FL, 31.6% men and 68.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 20,193 records, of which 65.2% were women and 34.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
3,158 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
2,287 degrees awarded
Medical Administrative Assistant
1,836 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Pinellas County, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 3,158 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
7,746 degrees awarded
St Petersburg College (137078)
7,209 degrees awarded
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
603 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ultimate Medical Academy with 7,746 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,081 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pinellas County, FL, which is 0.292 times less than the 13,998 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,631 degrees mean that there were 1.59 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 5,418 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 ($47,044) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($739) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pinellas County, FL was $238,400 in 2021, which is 0.973 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $219,800 to $238,400, a 8.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Pinellas County, FL is 68.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pinellas County, FL have an average commute time of 24.3 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.

Median household income in Pinellas County, FL is $60,451. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pinellas County, FL was Census Tract 240.05 with a value of $137,406, followed by Census Tract 240.04 and Census Tract 273.09, with respective values of $135,667 and $132,802.

In 2022, 17.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pinellas County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.9%.

Housing

Property

$238,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,220

$285,397

Median Property Taxes

±$3,833

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

68.6%

Homeownership

2021

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.6% of the housing units in Pinellas County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 240.05
Census Tract 240.04
Census Tract 273.09

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pinellas County, FL was Census Tract 240.05 with a value of $137,406, followed by Census Tract 240.04 and Census Tract 273.09, with respective values of $135,667 and $132,802.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Pinellas County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$60,451

Median Household Income

± $906

416k

Number of Households

± 4,971

In 2021, the median household income of the 416k households in Pinellas County, FL grew to $60,451 from the previous year's value of $56,419.

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.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (74.7%)
Worked At Home (12.4%)
Carpooled (7.45%)

In 2021, 74.7% of workers in Pinellas County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.45%).

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

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pinellas County, FL have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.79% 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 2022, 17.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pinellas County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.9%.

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 943k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

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 2022, 15.8% of the children was living in poverty in Pinellas County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.6%.

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
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

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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Health

89% of the population of Pinellas County, FL has health coverage, with 41% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 2.27% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pinellas County, FL see 1144 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.439% increase from the previous year (1139 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1351 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 442 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,144 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pinellas County, FL

Primary care physicians in Pinellas County, FL see an average of 1,144 patients per year. This represents a 0.439% increase from the previous year (1,139 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.2% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11%

Uninsured

41%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

18.6%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

2.27%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pinellas County, FL grew by 2.56% from 10.7% to 11%.

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 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 46.2 in Pinellas County, FL.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 29.8% in Pinellas County, FL.

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

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