Census tract · St. Johns County
Census Tract 212.08, St. Johns County, Florida
Census Tract 212.08, GEOID 12109021208, in St. Johns County, Florida, partly within St. Augustine Shores. 5,251 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±588); the 2020 Census counted 6,158.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,251
±588 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,158
Median household income
$68,875
±$12,840 (90% margin)
St. Johns County: $109,839
Median home value
$338,900
±$70,210 (90% margin)
St. Johns County: $489,200
Median gross rent
$1,731
±$190 (90% margin)
St. Johns County: $1,922
Where is Census Tract 212.08?
Census Tract 212.08 is one of 51 census tracts in St. Johns County, Florida. It covers 4.75 square miles of land, 1,298 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 12109021208, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| St. Augustine Shores | 37% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 212.08: Tract 212.07 ($100,156), Tract 212.09 ($90,139), Tract 212.10 ($65,729), Tract 212.11 ($76,020) and Tract 213.01 ($74,273). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 212.08?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 212.08's population at 5,251 (±588) in 2,438 households; the 2020 Census counted 6,158 residents and 2,836 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 212.08 | St. Johns County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,251 ±588 | 306,934 |
| Households | 2,438 ±226 | 115,794 |
| Average household size | 2.05 ±0.18 | 2.62 |
| Housing units | 2,890 ±328 | 133,504 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 212.08?
The median resident of Census Tract 212.08 is 60.9 years old; 8.8% are under 18 and 43.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.8%. 11.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 212.08 | St. Johns County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.9 ±3.6 | 44.2 |
| Under 18 years | 8.8% ±2.6 pts | 21.6% |
| 65 years and over | 43.2% ±5.7 pts | 21.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.8% ±4.5 pts | 9.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.6% ±6.4 pts | 77.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±2.4 pts | 4.9% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 4.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±4.5 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 11.8% ±5.4 pts | 9.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.3% ±5.9 pts | 11.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.6% ±4.7 pts | 9.8% |
| With a disability | 20.8% ±5.6 pts | 11.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1% ±4.1 pts | 5.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6% ±4.0 pts | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.5% ±5.7 pts | 50.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.7% ±4.6 pts | 19.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4% ±5.2 pts | 85.5% |
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 Census Tract 212.08 earn?
Half of the 2,438 households in Census Tract 212.08 earn less than $68,875 a year (±$12,840), against $109,839 across St. Johns County: 44th highest of the county's 48 tracts with a reliable estimate. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 212.08 | St. Johns County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,875 ±$12,840 | $109,839 |
| Mean household income | $81,448 ±$9,730 | $148,427 |
| Per capita income | $39,626 ±$4,472 | $57,346 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.1% ±2.5 pts | 6.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 6.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.5% ±4.5 pts | 4.2% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% ±5.7 pts | 97.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.1% ±6.3 pts | 95.4% |
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 Census Tract 212.08?
Owners occupy 73.2% of Census Tract 212.08's occupied homes and renters 26.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $338,900 by its owner (±$70,210). The median renter pays $1,731 a month including utilities, and 44.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 212.08 | St. Johns County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $338,900 ±$70,210 | $489,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,731 ±$190 | $1,922 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.9% ±19.1 pts | 50.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,742 ±$438 | $2,351 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.2% ±7.9 pts | 82.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.8% ±7.9 pts | 17.8% |
| Housing units | 2,890 ±328 | 133,504 |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.1% ±7.3 pts | 72.1% |
| Mobile homes | 9.3% ±3.8 pts | 4.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 10.9% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 28.6% ±6.5 pts | 23.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 2.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.2% ±6.9 pts | 3.1% |
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 do people in Census Tract 212.08 get to work?
63.2% of Census Tract 212.08's workers drive alone and 24.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.9 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 212.08 | St. Johns County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.0% ±7.3 pts | 60.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±4.5 pts | 3.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 63.2% ±10.4 pts | 63.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% ±6.9 pts | 6.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.9% ±3.6 pts | 0.1% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.8% |
| Worked from home | 24.8% ±8.9 pts | 26.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.9 min ±4.0 | 26.9 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
How does Census Tract 212.08 compare with the other tracts in St. Johns County?
Among St. Johns County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 212.08 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In St. Johns County |
|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 49 |
| Residents per square mile | 25th of 49 |
| Median household income | 44th of 48 |
| Per capita income | 42nd of 49 |
| Median home value | 43rd of 49 |
| Median gross rent | 36th of 46 |
| Poverty rate | 24th of 28 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43rd of 49 |
| Median age | 6th of 49 |
| Owner-occupied share | 39th of 49 |
The tracts next to it on St. Johns County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 212.11 | 41st | $76,020±$3,987 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 213.01 | 42nd | $74,273±$8,957 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 207.07 | 43rd | $74,211±$12,321 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 212.08 | 44th | $68,875±$12,840 |
| Tract 212.10 | 45th | $65,729±$14,314 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 210.03 | 46th | $65,481±$10,283 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 210.02 | 47th | $61,687±$15,809 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 212.08?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 212.08 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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