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
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 292,243 | 306,934 | +5.0% |
| Median household income | $106,169 | $109,839 | +3.5% |
| Median home value | $457,600 | $489,200 | +6.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Cities & Places in St. Johns County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit Cove | 35,877 | $141,863 | 2.7% | $484,000 |
| Nocatee | 27,442 | $141,868 | 6.2% | $648,800 |
| World Golf Village | 26,077 | $117,212 | 5.3% | $477,000 |
| Palm Valley | 19,796 | $116,625 | 4.2% | $690,800 |
| St. Augustine | 15,351 | $78,151 | 14.1% | $439,800 |
| St. Augustine Shores | 9,462 | $73,688 | 5.0% | $339,300 |
| St. Augustine Beach | 6,860 | $100,802 | 8.1% | $634,400 |
| Sawgrass | 4,929 | $122,500 | 7.8% | $888,500 |
| St. Augustine South | 4,714 | $75,996 | 1.8% | $347,400 |
| Butler Beach | 4,610 | $76,689 | 10.1% | $493,100 |
| Flagler Estates | 4,321 | $75,957 | 11.4% | $213,300 |
| Vilano Beach | 2,188 | $120,750 | 5.4% | $648,900 |
| Crescent Beach | 809 | $146,042 | 0.0% | $664,600 |
| Hastings | 432 | N/A | 74.5% | $108,800 |
| Marineland | 13 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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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.