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St. Lucie County, Florida
St. Lucie County, Florida. St. Lucie County had 402,449 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 22.2% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 10 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 7 census-designated) and 68 census tracts. GEOID 12111.
St. Lucie County is one of the 2 counties of the Port St. Lucie, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
402,449
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 329,226 · ACS 2020-2024: 360,500
Median household income
$71,457
±$2,290 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$347,300
±$4,773 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,585
±$57 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in St. Lucie County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 329,226 residents in St. Lucie County. The Census Bureau estimates 402,449 for July 1, 2025, up 22.2% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 360,500 over 572 square miles of land.
| Measure | St. Lucie County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 360,500 | 22,416,077 | +47,553 |
| Households | 137,453±1,419 | 8,752,810 | +22,692 |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.03 | 2.51 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 160,146±83 | 10,256,470 | +18,518 |
St. Lucie County's population since 2000
From 192,695 in 2000 to 402,449 in 2025: up 108.9%. 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. Lucie County?
St. Lucie County holds 10 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Port St. Lucie with 268,062 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Port St. Lucie | 204,851 | $80,648 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce | 47,297 | $47,072 |
| Lakewood Park | 12,510 | $64,023 |
| Fort Pierce North | 6,904 | $40,228 |
| Indian River Estates | 6,584 | $64,063 |
| River Park | 6,514 | $55,437 |
| Fort Pierce South | 5,209 | $50,503 |
| Hutchinson Island South | 4,988 | $65,871 |
| White City | 3,779 | $117,720 |
| St. Lucie Village | 613 | $77,386 |
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. Lucie County?
The median resident of St. Lucie County is 45.1 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 24.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.8%. 18.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | St. Lucie County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1±0.1 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.7%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.6%±0.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.8% | 27.4% | +2.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.1%±0.3 pts | 50.4% | −6.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.9%±0.3 pts | 14.6% | +1.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±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 | 3.5%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.2%±0.9 pts | 21.9% | +1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.6%±1.0 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±0.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8%±0.7 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.4%±0.8 pts | 11.5% | −2.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.2%±0.8 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.7%±1.0 pts | 34.1% | +5.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.4%±0.6 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±0.3 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. Lucie County earn?
Half of St. Lucie County's 137,453 households earn less than $71,457 a year (±$2,290), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,392 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,065 after inflation. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | St. Lucie County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,457±$2,290 | $74,568 | +$7,065 |
| Mean household income | $92,386±$3,236 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,552±$1,171 | $42,609 | +$3,174 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.3%±1.0 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.0%±2.5 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.2%±1.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6%±0.8 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. Lucie County?
Owners occupy 78.6% of St. Lucie County's occupied homes and renters 21.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $347,300 by its owner (±$4,773). The median renter pays $1,585 a month including utilities, and 53.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | St. Lucie County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $347,300±$4,773 | $359,000 | +$117,283 |
| Median gross rent | $1,585±$57 | $1,669 | +$127 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.6%±3.6 pts | 50.2% | +6.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,913±$32 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.6%±1.2 pts | 67.6% | +5.4 pts |
| Housing units | 160,146±83 | 10,256,470 | +18,518 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±1.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.5%±0.9 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.7%±0.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.9%±0.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6%±0.2 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. Lucie County building?
Builders took permits for 4,008 new housing units across St. Lucie County in 2025 (3,468 single-family), 10.0 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. Lucie County get to work?
76.2% of St. Lucie County's workers drive alone and 12.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | St. Lucie County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.0%±0.9 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1%±0.7 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.2%±1.3 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7%±0.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.1%±0.8 pts | 15.7% | +7.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min±0.7 | 28.0 min | +1.4 min |
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. Lucie County's census tracts?
St. Lucie County is divided into 68 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $13,983 (Tract 3801) to $111,176 (Tract 3812.04).
All 68 census tracts of St. Lucie 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. Lucie County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 20th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th of 67 |
| Median household income | 29th of 67 |
| Median home value | 22nd of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 19th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 39th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th of 67 |
| Median age | 27th 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. Lucie 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.