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St. Johns County, Florida
St. Johns County, Florida. St. Johns County had 346,328 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 26.7% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 15 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 12 census-designated) and 51 census tracts. GEOID 12109.
St. Johns County is one of the 5 counties of the Jacksonville, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
346,328
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 273,425 · ACS 2020-2024: 306,934
Median household income
$109,839
±$3,407 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$489,200
±$7,570 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,922
±$70 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in St. Johns County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 273,425 residents in St. Johns County. The Census Bureau estimates 346,328 for July 1, 2025, up 26.7% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 306,934 over 601 square miles of land.
| Measure | St. Johns County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 306,934 | 22,416,077 | +62,260 |
| Households | 115,794±1,008 | 8,752,810 | +27,021 |
| Average household size | 2.62±0.02 | 2.51 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 133,504±112 | 10,256,470 | +26,246 |
St. Johns County's population since 2000
From 123,135 in 2000 to 346,328 in 2025: up 181.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in St. Johns County?
St. Johns County holds 15 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 12 census-designated places. The largest is Fruit Cove with 35,877 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Fruit Cove | 32,143 | $141,863 |
|---|---|---|
| Nocatee | 22,503 | $141,868 |
| World Golf Village | 22,117 | $117,212 |
| Palm Valley | 21,827 | $116,625 |
| St. Augustine | 14,329 | $78,151 |
| St. Augustine Shores | 8,706 | $73,688 |
| St. Augustine Beach | 6,803 | $100,802 |
| Sawgrass | 5,385 | $122,500 |
| St. Augustine South | 5,066 | $75,996 |
| Butler Beach | 4,978 | $76,689 |
| Flagler Estates | 3,540 | $75,957 |
| Vilano Beach | 2,514 | $120,750 |
| HastingsGEOID 1229100 | 1,262 | not published |
| Crescent BeachGEOID 1215325 | 844 | $146,042 |
| MarinelandGEOID 1243250 | 15 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in St. Johns County?
The median resident of St. Johns County is 44.2 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.1%. 9.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | St. Johns County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2±0.3 | 42.6 | +0.5 |
| Under 18 years | 21.6%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1%±0.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.1% | 27.4% | +2.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.4%±0.4 pts | 50.4% | −5.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.9%±0.2 pts | 14.6% | −0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | +1.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.4%±0.7 pts | 21.9% | +2.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.4%±0.8 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8%±0.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1%±0.7 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3%±0.5 pts | 11.5% | −2.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.8%±0.5 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.9%±1.1 pts | 34.1% | +6.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.3%±0.8 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.3%±0.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in St. Johns County earn?
Half of St. Johns County's 115,794 households earn less than $109,839 a year (±$3,407), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $101,227 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,612 after inflation. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | St. Johns County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,839±$3,407 | $74,568 | +$8,612 |
| Mean household income | $148,427±$3,743 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,346±$1,455 | $42,609 | +$4,187 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.5%±0.7 pts | 12.6% | −1.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.5%±1.5 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.2%±0.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4%±0.5 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in St. Johns County?
Owners occupy 82.2% of St. Johns County's occupied homes and renters 17.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $489,200 by its owner (±$7,570). The median renter pays $1,922 a month including utilities, and 50.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | St. Johns County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $489,200±$7,570 | $359,000 | +$114,208 |
| Median gross rent | $1,922±$70 | $1,669 | +$307 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.1%±3.8 pts | 50.2% | +7.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,351±$52 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.2%±1.1 pts | 67.6% | +1.8 pts |
| Housing units | 133,504±112 | 10,256,470 | +26,246 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2%±2.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.1%±0.9 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.8%±0.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 10.9%±0.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is St. Johns County building?
Builders took permits for 4,735 new housing units across St. Johns County in 2025 (3,554 single-family), 13.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in St. Johns County get to work?
63.8% of St. Johns County's workers drive alone and 26.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | St. Johns County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.6%±0.8 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±0.5 pts | 4.8% | −1.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 63.8%±1.5 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±1.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 26.7%±1.4 pts | 15.7% | +16.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min±0.6 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are St. Johns County's census tracts?
St. Johns County is divided into 51 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $60,541 (Tract 203) to $241,250 (Tract 207.06).
All 51 census tracts of St. Johns County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does St. Johns County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th of 67 |
| Median household income | 1st of 67 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 67th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1st of 67 |
| Median age | 30th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for St. Johns County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.