St. Lucie County, FL

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2019 Population

328,297

2.23% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

45.2

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

13.3%

11.5% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$58,039

7.28% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$226,000

5.51% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

149,585

10.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, St. Lucie County, FL had a population of 328k people with a median age of 45.2 and a median household income of $58,039. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of St. Lucie County, FL grew from 321,128 to 328,297, a 2.23% increase and its median household income grew from $54,098 to $58,039, a 7.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Lucie County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.1%), White (Hispanic) (16.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.16%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%). 0% of the households in St. Lucie County, FL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

93% 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 (4,850 degrees awarded in 2019), Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie (198 degrees), and Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology (112 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in St. Lucie County, FL was $226,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.9%. Most people in St. Lucie County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 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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Diversity

St. Lucie County, FL is home to a population of 328k people, from which 93% are citizens. As of 2019, 49% of St. Lucie County, FL residents were born outside of the country (161k people).

In 2019, there were 3.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (183k people) in St. Lucie County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 59.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 53k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
183k ± 234
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
59.3k ± 4.37k
White (Hispanic)
53k ± 5.04k

19.9%

Hispanic Population

65.3k people

19.9% of the people in St. Lucie County, FL are hispanic (65.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in St. Lucie County, FL as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

49%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

161k people

15.8%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

50.6k people

As of 2019, 49% of St. Lucie County, FL residents (161k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Lucie County, FL was 15.8%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in St. Lucie County, FL was 45.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 51. But people in St. Lucie County, FL are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all St. Lucie County, FL residents was 45.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,040,032 ± 24,424 people
Haiti
356,045 ± 14,528 people
Colombia
294,743 ± 13,237 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,040,032 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 356,045 and Colombia with 294,743.

Citizenship

93%

2019 Citizenship

94.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 93% of St. Lucie County, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in St. Lucie County, FL was 94.5%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
10,509 ± 1,967
Gulf War (1990s)
3,176 ± 1,091
Gulf War (2001-)
2,951 ± 1,160

St. Lucie County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.31 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Florida. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in St. Lucie County, FL is $58,039. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in St. Lucie County, FL was Census Tract 3820.06 with a value of $81,125, followed by Census Tract 3821.09 and Census Tract 3819, with respective values of $77,529 and $74,296.

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,953. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of St. Lucie County, FL employs 150k people. The largest industries in St. Lucie County, FL are Retail Trade (23,883 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (23,605 people), and Construction (15,816 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($46,541), Public Administration ($45,690), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,359).

Wages

Median Household Income

$58,039

2019 value

± $4,843

7.28%

1 Year Growth

± 10.3%

Households in St. Lucie County, FL have a median annual income of $58,039, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,098 in 2018, which represents a 7.28% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in St. Lucie County, FL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

$63,131

Average Male Salary in Florida

± $864

$46,953

Average Female Salary in Florida

± $580

In 2019, full-time male employees in Florida made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Florida

American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$73,034 ± $38,489
Asian
$62,006 ± $3,904
White
$51,912 ± $575

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races. These workers were paid 1.18 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Florida.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

0.474

2018 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2019, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.332% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3820.06
Census Tract 3821.09
Census Tract 3819

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in St. Lucie County, FL was Census Tract 3820.06 with a value of $81,125, followed by Census Tract 3821.09 and Census Tract 3819, with respective values of $77,529 and $74,296.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Lucie County, FL (41.3k out of 310k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
27,354 ± 1,719
Black
11,081 ± 1,029
Hispanic
9,094 ± 1,020

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Lucie County, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

150k

2019 Value

± 9,554

10.9%

1 Year growth

± 8.31%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in St. Lucie County, FL grew at a rate of 10.9%, from 135k employees to 150k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Lucie County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (19,935 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,827 people), and Management Occupations (15,729 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Lucie County, FL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of St. Lucie County, FL, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (19,935 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,827 people), and Management Occupations (15,729 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, St. Lucie County, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.48 times higher than expected), Sales & Related Occupations (1.36 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.33 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of St. Lucie County, FL, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($55,827), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($53,865), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($52,910).

Industries

Employment by Industries

150k

2019 Value

± 9,554

10.9%

1 Year growth

± 8.31%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in St. Lucie County, FL grew at a rate of 10.9%, from 135k employees to 150k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Lucie County, FL, are Retail Trade (23,883 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (23,605 people), and Construction (15,816 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in St. Lucie County, FL, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (23,883 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (23,605 people), and Construction (15,816 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, St. Lucie County, FL has an unusually high number of Utilities (1.93 times higher than expected), Construction (1.54 times), and Retail Trade (1.48 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in St. Lucie County, FL, by median earnings, are Transportation & Warehousing ($46,541), Public Administration ($45,690), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,359).

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

Mixed freight
$60.7B
Electronics
$55.2B
Gasoline
$51.1B

In 2018, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $60.7B, followed by Electronics ($55.2B) and Gasoline ($51.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$583B

2018 Value in Florida

$1.45T

Projected 2045 Value in Florida

149% growth

In 2018, total outbound Florida trade was $583B. This is expected to increase 149% to $1.45T by 2045.

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
$22.2B
Texas
$19.3B
California
$15B

In 2018, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.2B, followed by Texas with $19.3B and California and $15B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in St. Lucie County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.5%), followed by Other (2.61%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, FL with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.61%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.5%), followed by Other (2.61%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Florida.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for St. Lucie County, FL

49.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Florida

Holmes County, FL
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lafayette County, FL
82.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Baker County, FL
81.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Florida was Holmes County, FL with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Florida colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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 Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 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 2019, universities in St. Lucie County, FL awarded 5,176 degrees. The student population of St. Lucie County, FL is skewed towards women, with 7,038 male students and 10,582 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Lucie County, FL are White (2,613 and 51.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,251 and 24.6%), Black or African American (813 and 16%), and Unknown (170 and 3.34%).

The largest universities in St. Lucie County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Indian River State College (4,850 and 93.7%), Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie (198 and 3.83%), and Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology (112 and 2.16%).

The most popular majors in St. Lucie County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,159 and 41.7%), General Business Administration & Management (314 and 6.07%), and Registered Nursing (299 and 5.78%).

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.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
2,159 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
193 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
50 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in St. Lucie County, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 2,159 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Indian River State College
4,850 degrees awarded
Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie
198 degrees awarded
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology
112 degrees awarded

$2,496

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the St. Lucie County, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indian River State College with 4,850 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,987

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,189

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,987 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Lucie County, FL, which is 0.623 times less than the 3,189 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in St. Lucie County, FL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,613 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,251 degrees awarded
Black or African American
813 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in St. Lucie County, FL was White students. These 2,613 degrees mean that there were 2.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,251 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in St. Lucie County, FL was $226,000 in 2019, which is 0.94 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $214,200 to $226,000, a 5.51% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Lucie County, FL is 75.9%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in St. Lucie County, FL have an average commute time of 26 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.

Housing

Property Value

$226,000

2019 Median

± $6,360

$214,200

2018 Median

± $8,702

In 2019, the median property value in St. Lucie County, FL grew to to $226,000 from the previous year's value of $214,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in St. Lucie County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In St. Lucie County, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$58,039

Median Household Income

± $4,843

117k

Number of Households

± 7,152

In 2019, the median household income of the 117k households in St. Lucie County, FL grew to $58,039 from the previous year's value of $54,098.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in St. Lucie County, FL 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.

Rent vs Own

75.9%

2019 Homeownership

73.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 75.9% of the housing units in St. Lucie County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in St. Lucie County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Lucie County, FL have a similar commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 3.58% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (9.42%)
Worked At Home (5.95%)

In 2019, 79.8% of workers in St. Lucie County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.42%) and those who worked at home (5.95%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

85.7% of the population of St. Lucie County, FL has health coverage, with 34.4% on employee plans, 14.9% on Medicaid, 18.2% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 1.67% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in St. Lucie County, FL see 2699 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.29% increase from the previous year (2613 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2506 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 625 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glades County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21%). Additionally, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,699 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 2,699 patients per year. This represents a 3.29% increase from the previous year (2,613 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Florida

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

14.3%

Uninsured

34.4%

Employer Coverage

14.9%

Medicaid

18.2%

Medicare

16.6%

Non-Group

1.67%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Lucie County, FL declined by 3.62% from 14.8% to 14.3%.

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.