Pinellas County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pinellas County is located in Florida with a total population of 963,481. It is the 7th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 37 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pinellas County is 49.0 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 12.1% 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 $72,646. This is 3% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $355,100. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pinellas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.2%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

36.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pinellas County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.