St. Lucie County, FL

County

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    2024 Population
    360,500
    US Senator
    Rick Scott
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ashley Moody
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    45.1
    0.442% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.3%
    5.44% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $71,457
    3.52% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $347,300
    13.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    156,868
    3.59% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in St. Lucie 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.

    93.6% of the residents in St. Lucie County, FL are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in St. Lucie County, FL are Indian River State College (4,204 degrees awarded in 2024), Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie (160 degrees), and Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology (61 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in St. Lucie County, FL was $347,300, and the homeownership rate was 78.6%.

    Most people in St. Lucie County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.3 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Lucie County, FL was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    St. Lucie County, FL is home to a population of 361k people, from which 93.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 18.2% of St. Lucie County, FL residents were born outside of the country (65.6k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (184k people) in St. Lucie County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 75.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 35.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    93.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    93.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93.6% of St. Lucie County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in St. Lucie County, FL was 93.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Lucie County, FL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      184k ± 1.23k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      75.3k ± 1.21k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      35.5k ± 2.62k
    21.8%
    Hispanic Population
    78.7k people

    In 2024, there were 2.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (184k people) in St. Lucie County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 75.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 35.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    21.8% of the people in St. Lucie County, FL are hispanic (78.7k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Cuba
      1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
    2. Haiti
      364,479 ± 14,701 people
    3. 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.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    18.2%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    65.6k people
    17.7%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    61.4k people

    As of 2024, 18.2% of St. Lucie County, FL residents (65.6k 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 St. Lucie County, FL was 17.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      8,917 ± 890
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      4,451 ± 812
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      4,321 ± 716

    St. Lucie County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    88.6% of the population of St. Lucie County, FL has health coverage, with 37% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 18.1% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 1.94% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in St. Lucie County, FL see 2,962 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,962 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2424 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 533 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,962 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in St. Lucie County, FL

    Primary care physicians in St. Lucie County, FL see an average of 2,962 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,962 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    11.4%
    Uninsured
    37%
    Employer Coverage
    15.3%
    Medicaid
    18.1%
    Medicare
    16.2%
    Non-Group
    1.94%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Lucie County, FL declined by 5.98% from 12.1% to 11.4%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.6 in St. Lucie County, FL.

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    Health Behaviors

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    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 34.7% in St. Lucie County, FL.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 14.1% in St. Lucie County, FL.

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    Economy

    The economy of St. Lucie County, FL employs 157k people. In 2024, the largest industries in St. Lucie County, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (24,375 people), Retail Trade (19,574 people), and Construction (14,238 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($81,806), Public Administration ($61,393), and Finance & Insurance ($56,073).

    Employment

    Occupations

    157k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,397
    3.59%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in St. Lucie County, FL grew at a rate of 3.59%, from 151k employees to 157k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Lucie County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,704 people), Sales & Related Occupations (17,864 people), and Management Occupations (15,858 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Lucie County, FL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    157k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,397
    3.59%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in St. Lucie County, FL grew at a rate of 3.59%, from 151k employees to 157k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Lucie County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (24,375 people), Retail Trade (19,574 people), and Construction (14,238 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Lucie County, FL, though some of these residents may live in St. Lucie County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $48,294
    Median earning men ± $1,530
    $36,460
    Median earning women ± $1,009

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($77,654), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,778), and Manufacturing ($60,394).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($54,051), Construction ($51,033), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,504).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 845
      Construction
    2. 563
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 493
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $812k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $444k
      Retail Trade
    3. $300k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

    Rick Scott and Ashley Moody 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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (43%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.396%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Florida

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    Rick Scott
    Senator from Florida1
    Assumed office on January 8, 2019
    Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
    Ashley Moody
    Senator from Florida2
    Assumed office on January 21, 2025
    While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

    Rick Scott and Ashley Moody 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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in St. Lucie County, FL awarded 4,441 degrees. The student population of St. Lucie County, FL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 6,507 male students and 9,754 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in St. Lucie County, FL are Hispanic or Latino (1,851 and 42.5%), White (1,615 and 37.1%), Black or African American (600 and 13.8%), and Two or More Races (109 and 2.5%).

    The largest universities in St. Lucie County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Indian River State College (4,204 and 94.7%), Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie (160 and 3.6%), and Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology (61 and 1.37%).

    The most popular majors in St. Lucie County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,689 and 38%), Registered Nursing (273 and 6.15%), and Information Technology (176 and 3.96%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $2,496 for in-state students and $9,360 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 16,261 students enrolled in St. Lucie County, FL, 40% men and 60% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 7,274 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      1,689 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      181 degrees awarded
    3. Information Technology
      40 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in St. Lucie County, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,689 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Indian River State College
      4,204 degrees awarded
    2. Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie
      160 degrees awarded
    3. Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology
      61 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indian River State College with 4,204 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 1,797 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Lucie County, FL, which is 0.68 times less than the 2,644 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,851 degrees mean that there were 1.15 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,615 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Private for-profit, 2-year ($11,833) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 2-year ($15,602) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in St. Lucie County, FL was $347,300 in 2024, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $305,800 to $347,300, a 13.6% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Lucie County, FL is 78.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in St. Lucie County, FL have an average commute time of 29.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Lucie County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 15.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in St. Lucie County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.35%.

    Housing

    Property

    $347,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,773
    $107,984
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$3,159

    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 St. Lucie County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    78.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 78.6% of the housing units in St. Lucie County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.7%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $71,457
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,290
    137k
    Number of Households
    ± 3,971

    In 2024, the median household income of the 137k households in St. Lucie County, FL grew to $71,457 from the previous year's value of $69,027.

    The following chart displays the households in St. Lucie 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for St. Lucie 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (12.1%)
    3. Carpooled (8.69%)

    In 2024, 76.2% of workers in St. Lucie County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.69%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    29.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in St. Lucie County, FL have a longer commute time (29.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.39% of the workforce in St. Lucie County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 15.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in St. Lucie County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.35%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Lucie County, FL (43.8k out of 356k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Lucie 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 12.2% of the children was living in poverty in St. Lucie County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 16.4%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 299 in St. Lucie County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 120% per 100,000 population.

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