Port St. John, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Port St. John, Florida had a total population of 25,120, the 174th largest community in Florida, with a median household income of $87,736, which is 18% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.9%.

Port St. John Quick Facts

Population 25,12090% MOE ±2,347

Median Household Income $87,73690% MOE ±$8,802

Median Home Value $281,30090% MOE ±$9,953

Poverty Rate 9.9%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.3%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Median Age 44.9 years90% MOE ±2.5 years

Homeownership Rate 94.3%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.8%

Diversity Index 33/100

Population 25,120 174th of 955

Median Income $87,736 top 30%

Poverty Rate 9.9% 20% lower than national

Median Home Value $281,300 below average

How Port St. John Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	11,684	25,120	+115.0%
Median household income	$70,095	$87,736	+25.2%
Median home value¹	$184,483	$281,300	+52.5%
Median gross rent	$1,386	$1,771	+27.8%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Port St. John Compares

Median Household Income

Port St. John

$87,736

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Port St. John

$281,300

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.4%

$25K-$50K 16.8%

$50K-$100K 29.2%

$100K+ 41.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.9%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

5.0%

$40K-$45K

2.2%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

4.3%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

14.9%

$100K-$125K

13.9%

$125K-$150K

9.8%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

9.4%

Employment

6.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

61.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 94.3%

Renter 5.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,771/mo 24.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.2%

18-34

21.6%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

31.2%

75+

5.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Port St. John Rankings in Florida

#174 Population of 955

#277 Median Income of 911

#639 Education of 955

#571 Home Value of 901

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Other Cities in Brevard County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Palm Bay	130,132	$72,614	11.7%	$283,200
Melbourne	86,576	$66,991	15.8%	$306,400
Titusville	49,385	$66,192	11.3%	$266,600
Merritt Island	34,992	$94,012	7.4%	$402,900
Rockledge	29,133	$84,255	9.0%	$338,100
West Melbourne	28,795	$92,986	7.3%	$377,100
Cocoa	19,554	$63,105	13.1%	$246,100
Viera West	17,984	$109,170	3.2%	$546,600
Viera East	12,570	$92,467	3.5%	$396,700
Cocoa Beach	11,377	$87,990	9.6%	$503,200

Cities Similar to Port St. John

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Key West	25,720	$87,037	$852,400	41.3%	10.9%
Coral Terrace	24,895	$80,353	$582,900	29.4%	10.8%
Northdale	25,710	$94,926	$418,900	46.4%	5.7%
Tarpon Springs	25,791	$79,529	$340,700	34.7%	10.0%
Pace	26,282	$80,701	$293,800	31.3%	12.2%

Population Overview

Port St. John is a mid-sized community located in Florida, within Brevard County. The total population is 25,120. It ranks as the 174th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Port St. John is 44.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Port St. John is $87,736. This is 18% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $281,300. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Port St. John is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.1% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.5%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower 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 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Port St. John, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Port St. John, Florida?

Port St. John, Florida has a population of 25,120 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Port St. John, FL?

The median household income in Port St. John is $87,736, which is 9% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Port St. John, FL?

The poverty rate in Port St. John is 9.9%. This means approximately 2,493 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Port St. John, Florida?

Port St. John's population is 81.1% White, 4.9% Black, 8.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.9% Asian.

What is the median home value in Port St. John, FL?

The median home value in Port St. John is $281,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

How educated is Port St. John, Florida?

20.4% of adults (25+) in Port St. John hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.