St. Lucie County, Florida Demographics 2026

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

St. Lucie County, Florida has a population of 360,500, the 20th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $71,457 and the median home value is $347,300. The poverty rate is 12.3%.

St. Lucie County Quick Facts

Population 360,500

Median Household Income $71,45790% MOE ±$2,290

Median Home Value $347,30090% MOE ±$4,773

Poverty Rate 12.3%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.1%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Median Age 45.1 years90% MOE ±0.1 years

Homeownership Rate 78.6%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.7%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.2%

Cities/Places 10

Population 360,500 20th of 67

Median Income $71,457 4% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment 6.1%

How St. Lucie County 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	312,947	360,500	+15.2%
Median household income	$64,393	$71,457	+11.0%
Median home value¹	$230,019	$347,300	+51.0%
Median gross rent	$1,458	$1,585	+8.7%

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

Median Household Income

St. Lucie

$71,457

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

St. Lucie

$347,300

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.8%

$25K-$50K 18.4%

$50K-$100K 33.5%

$100K+ 33.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.4%

$10K-$15K

2.7%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

11.4%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

7.7%

$200K+

7.2%

Employment

6.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

56.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.6%

Renter 21.4%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,585/mo 26.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.7%

18-34

18.4%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

27.5%

75+

11.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in St. Lucie County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Port St. Lucie	232,491	$80,648	9.5%	$369,200
Fort Pierce	49,082	$47,072	26.2%	$250,800
Lakewood Park	13,866	$64,023	9.4%	$268,400
Indian River Estates	7,685	$64,063	20.6%	$280,400
Fort Pierce North	7,224	$40,228	23.9%	$167,600
White City	5,744	$117,720	9.7%	$397,100
River Park	5,714	$55,437	6.7%	$244,000
Fort Pierce South	5,028	$50,503	29.8%	$224,100
Hutchinson Island South	4,175	$65,871	7.0%	$406,800
St. Lucie Village	714	$77,386	11.5%	$443,600

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Population Overview

St. Lucie County is located in Florida with a total population of 360,500. It is the 20th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Lucie County is 45.1 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 11.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Lucie County is $71,457. This is 4% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $347,300. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in St. Lucie County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.8%.

Education

26.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 89.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for St. Lucie 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. Lucie County, Florida?

St. Lucie County has a population of 360,500, making it the 20th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in St. Lucie County?

The median household income in St. Lucie County is $71,457 with a poverty rate of 12.3%.

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

St. Lucie County contains 10 Census-designated places.