St. Lucie County, FL

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2023 Population

346,237

3.45% 1-year growth

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

45.3

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

11.6%

6.7% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$69,027

4.34% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$305,800

10.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

151,431

4.38% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, St. Lucie County, FL had a population of 346k people with a median age of 45.3 and a median household income of $69,027. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of St. Lucie County, FL grew from 334,682 to 346,237, a 3.45% increase and its median household income grew from $66,154 to $69,027, a 4.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Lucie County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.88%), White (Hispanic) (7.15%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.94%).

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.

93.8% 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 (4,042 degrees awarded in 2023), Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie (171 degrees), and Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology (78 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in St. Lucie County, FL was $305,800, and the homeownership rate was 77.7%.

Most people in St. Lucie County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.5 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Lucie County, FL was 2 cars per household.

St. Lucie County, FL borders Indian River County, FL, Martin County, FL, and Okeechobee County, FL.

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Population & Diversity

St. Lucie County, FL is home to a population of 346k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 17.7% of St. Lucie County, FL residents were born outside of the country (61.4k people).

In 2023, there were 2.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (182k people) in St. Lucie County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 30.7k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.8%

2023 Citizenship

94.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.8% of St. Lucie County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in St. Lucie County, FL was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in St. Lucie County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Lucie County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
182k ± 1.07k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
69.7k ± 1.51k
Two+ (Hispanic)
30.7k ± 2.97k

21.1%

Hispanic Population

72.9k people

21.1% of the people in St. Lucie County, FL are hispanic (72.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in St. Lucie 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
1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
Haiti
344,713 ± 14,299 people
Colombia
299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

Foreign-Born Population

17.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

61.4k people

17.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

57.6k people

As of 2023, 17.7% of St. Lucie County, FL residents (61.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Lucie County, FL was 17.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in St. Lucie County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,787 ± 957
Gulf War (1990s)
4,309 ± 896
Gulf War (2001-)
4,131 ± 673

St. Lucie County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of St. Lucie County, FL employs 151k people. The largest industries in St. Lucie County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (24,404 people), Retail Trade (19,753 people), and Construction (13,767 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($158,608), Utilities ($76,901), and Public Administration ($56,716).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

151k

2023 Value

± 4,193

4.38%

1 Year growth

± 3.91%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in St. Lucie County, FL grew at a rate of 4.38%, from 145k employees to 151k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Lucie County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (17,862 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,846 people), and Management Occupations (15,235 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Lucie 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

151k

2023 Value

± 4,193

4.38%

1 Year growth

± 3.91%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in St. Lucie County, FL grew at a rate of 4.38%, from 145k employees to 151k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Lucie County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (24,404 people), Retail Trade (19,753 people), and Construction (13,767 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,308

Median earning men ± $1,699

$35,764

Median earning women ± $801

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($68,056), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,849), and Wholesale Trade ($54,475).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($55,444), Public Administration ($53,945), and Wholesale Trade ($44,700).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

845
Construction
563
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
493
Other Services (except Public Administration)

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$812k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$444k
Retail Trade
$300k
Construction

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in St. Lucie County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.446%).

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 26 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

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.446%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

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

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 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 2023, universities in St. Lucie County, FL awarded 4,305 degrees. The student population of St. Lucie County, FL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 6,406 male students and 9,514 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Lucie County, FL are White (1,669 and 39.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,631 and 38.4%), Black or African American (665 and 15.7%), and Unknown (104 and 2.45%).

The largest universities in St. Lucie County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Indian River State College (4,042 and 93.9%), Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie (171 and 3.97%), and Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology (78 and 1.81%).

The most popular majors in St. Lucie County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,535 and 35.7%), Registered Nursing (287 and 6.67%), and General Business Administration & Management (232 and 5.39%).

The median tuition cost in St. Lucie County, FL 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 2023 there were 15,920 students enrolled in St. Lucie County, FL, 40.2% men and 59.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 6,828 records, of which 61.1% were women and 38.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,535 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
199 degrees awarded
Information Technology
42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in St. Lucie County, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,535 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.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Indian River State College
4,042 degrees awarded
Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie
171 degrees awarded
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology
78 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indian River State College with 4,042 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 1,768 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Lucie County, FL, which is 0.697 times less than the 2,537 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,669 degrees mean that there were 1.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,631 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

Private for-profit, 2-year ($13,817) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,017) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

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 St. Lucie County, FL was $305,800 in 2023, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $275,900 to $305,800, a 10.8% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Lucie County, FL is 77.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in St. Lucie County, FL have an average commute time of 28.5 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.

Median household income in St. Lucie County, FL is $69,027. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in St. Lucie County, FL was Census Tract 3812.04 with a value of $95,000, followed by Census Tract 3821.12 and Census Tract 3819, with respective values of $90,056 and $87,619.

In 2023, 17.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in St. Lucie County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.15%.

Housing

Property

$305,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,369

$102,225

Median Property Taxes

±$3,129

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in St. Lucie County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.7%

Homeownership

2023

66.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77.7% of the housing units in St. Lucie County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in St. Lucie 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 3812.04
Census Tract 3821.12
Census Tract 3819

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in St. Lucie County, FL was Census Tract 3812.04 with a value of $95,000, followed by Census Tract 3821.12 and Census Tract 3819, with respective values of $90,056 and $87,619.

The following map shows all of the tracts in St. Lucie 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.

$69,027

Median Household Income

± $2,187

132k

Number of Households

± 3,711

In 2023, the median household income of the 132k households in St. Lucie County, FL grew to $69,027 from the previous year's value of $66,154.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for St. Lucie County, FL is from Florida.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023

Drove Alone (77.9%)
Worked At Home (10.2%)
Carpooled (8.75%)

In 2023, 77.9% of workers in St. Lucie County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.75%).

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

28.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Lucie County, FL have a longer commute time (28.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.02% of the workforce in St. Lucie County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in St. Lucie 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 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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 17.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in St. Lucie County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.15%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Lucie County, FL (39.9k out of 342k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 18.4% of the children was living in poverty in St. Lucie County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 10.2%.

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.

Health

87.9% of the population of St. Lucie County, FL has health coverage, with 36.4% on employee plans, 15.5% on Medicaid, 18.2% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 1.79% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in St. Lucie County, FL see 2984 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.52% increase from the previous year (2855 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2472 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 575 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,984 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 2,984 patients per year. This represents a 4.52% increase from the previous year (2,855 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in St. Lucie County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.3% 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.

Uninsured People

12.1%

Uninsured

36.4%

Employer Coverage

15.5%

Medicaid

18.2%

Medicare

16%

Non-Group

1.79%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Lucie County, FL declined by 3.58% from 12.6% to 12.1%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 43.7 in St. Lucie County, FL.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 35.2% in St. Lucie County, FL.

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