Pinellas County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pinellas County is located in Florida with a total population of 960,565. It is the 7th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pinellas County is 48.9 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 11.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pinellas County is $70,293. This is 2% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $319,000. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pinellas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.9%) is well below the state average of 26.8%.

Education

35.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.