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St. Johns County, Florida Demographics 2026

St. Johns County, Florida has a population of 306,934, the 22nd most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $109,839 and the median home value is $489,200. The poverty rate is 6.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

St. Johns County Quick Facts

Population 306,934
Median Household Income $109,839
Median Home Value $489,200
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Median Age 44.2 years
Homeownership Rate 82.2%
Affordability Ratio 4.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 50.9%
High School Graduation 95.8%
Cities/Places 15
Population 306,934 22nd of 67
Median Income $109,839 47% higher than state
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Unemployment 3.3%

How St. Johns County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population292,243306,934+5.0%
Median household income$106,169$109,839+3.5%
Median home value$457,600$489,200+6.9%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.8%
$25K-$50K 11.4%
$50K-$100K 25.6%
$100K+ 54.2%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.4%
$10K-$15K
1.4%
$15K-$20K
2.0%
$20K-$25K
2.0%
$25K-$30K
1.8%
$30K-$35K
1.8%
$35K-$40K
2.7%
$40K-$45K
2.9%
$45K-$50K
2.2%
$50K-$60K
5.3%
$60K-$75K
8.7%
$75K-$100K
11.6%
$100K-$125K
9.8%
$125K-$150K
8.6%
$150K-$200K
13.1%
$200K+
22.7%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
60.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.5x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,922/mo 21.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

39out of 100
Low Diversity

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

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in St. Johns County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Fruit Cove35,877$141,8632.7%$484,000
Nocatee27,442$141,8686.2%$648,800
World Golf Village26,077$117,2125.3%$477,000
Palm Valley19,796$116,6254.2%$690,800
St. Augustine15,351$78,15114.1%$439,800
St. Augustine Shores9,462$73,6885.0%$339,300
St. Augustine Beach6,860$100,8028.1%$634,400
Sawgrass4,929$122,5007.8%$888,500
St. Augustine South4,714$75,9961.8%$347,400
Butler Beach4,610$76,68910.1%$493,100
Flagler Estates4,321$75,95711.4%$213,300
Vilano Beach2,188$120,7505.4%$648,900
Crescent Beach809$146,0420.0%$664,600
Hastings432N/A74.5%$108,800
Marineland13N/A0.0%N/A

Population Overview

St. Johns County is located in Florida with a total population of 306,934. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Johns County is 44.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Johns County is $109,839. This is 47% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 48% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $489,200. Housing costs are 36% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in St. Johns County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.4% 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 (9.1%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

50.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places St. Johns County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 49% 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 95.8%. Notably, 19.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for St. Johns 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of St. Johns County, Florida?

St. Johns County has a population of 306,934, making it the 22nd most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in St. Johns County?

The median household income in St. Johns County is $109,839 with a poverty rate of 6.5%.

How many cities are in St. Johns County, Florida?

St. Johns County contains 15 Census-designated places.