Census tract · St. Lucie County
Census Tract 3820.12, St. Lucie County, Florida
Census Tract 3820.12, GEOID 12111382012, in St. Lucie County, Florida, mostly within Port St. Lucie (79% of its census blocks). 5,964 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±766); the 2020 Census counted 6,172.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,964
±766 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,172
Median household income
$59,583
±$17,943 (90% margin)
St. Lucie County: $71,457
Median home value
$291,300
±$31,140 (90% margin)
St. Lucie County: $347,300
Median gross rent
$1,707
±$177 (90% margin)
St. Lucie County: $1,585
Where is Census Tract 3820.12?
Census Tract 3820.12 is one of 68 census tracts in St. Lucie County, Florida. It covers 1.43 square miles of land, 4,331 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 12111382012, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie | 79% |
| River Park | 21% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 3820.12: Tract 3815.04 ($55,391), Tract 3815.05 ($82,146), Tract 3820.08 ($71,032), Tract 3820.11 ($93,324) and Tract 3820.13 ($64,938). 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 3820.12?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 3820.12's population at 5,964 (±766) in 2,289 households; the 2020 Census counted 6,172 residents and 2,348 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 3820.12 | Port St. Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,964 ±766 | 232,491 |
| Households | 2,289 ±279 | 83,952 |
| Average household size | 2.59 ±0.31 | 2.76 |
| Housing units | 2,482 ±274 | 90,911 |
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 3820.12?
The median resident of Census Tract 3820.12 is 39.6 years old; 18.9% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 27.8%. 18.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 3820.12 | Port St. Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 ±5.3 | 43.9 |
| Under 18 years | 18.9% ±5.2 pts | 20.4% |
| 65 years and over | 17.7% ±4.5 pts | 21.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.8% ±8.0 pts | 24.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.3% ±10.5 pts | 50.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.2% ±7.9 pts | 19.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.5% ±6.5 pts | 3.6% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 18.0% ±8.5 pts | 19.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.0% ±10.0 pts | 26.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±2.6 pts | 8.6% |
| With a disability | 11.3% ±3.8 pts | 14.0% |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.8% ±4.9 pts | 10.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.0% ±3.8 pts | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.0% ±9.0 pts | 28.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.6% ±3.0 pts | 9.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.3% ±7.0 pts | 89.9% |
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 Census Tract 3820.12 earn?
Half of the 2,289 households in Census Tract 3820.12 earn less than $59,583 a year (±$17,943), against $71,457 across St. Lucie County: 48th highest of the county's 65 tracts with a reliable estimate. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 3820.12 | Port St. Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,583 ±$17,943 | $80,648 |
| Mean household income | $81,215 ±$16,209 | $100,929 |
| Per capita income | $31,750 ±$7,157 | $37,828 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2% ±5.4 pts | 9.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.3% ±7.4 pts | 12.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.2% ±7.5 pts | 10.8% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% ±2.7 pts | 97.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.8% ±2.9 pts | 94.9% |
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 3820.12?
Owners occupy 69.0% of Census Tract 3820.12's occupied homes and renters 31.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $291,300 by its owner (±$31,140). The median renter pays $1,707 a month including utilities, and 63.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 3820.12 | Port St. Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $291,300 ±$31,140 | $369,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,707 ±$177 | $1,937 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 63.9% ±18.0 pts | 48.8% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,873 ±$220 | $1,954 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.0% ±10.5 pts | 84.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.0% ±10.5 pts | 16.0% |
| Housing units | 2,482 ±274 | 90,911 |
| Single-family detached homes | 97.9% ±3.3 pts | 87.1% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±3.3 pts | 1.7% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±1.8 pts | 8.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±5.8 pts | 13.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.3% ±0.7 pts | 2.7% |
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 3820.12 get to work?
83.1% of Census Tract 3820.12's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.0%.
| Measure | Tract 3820.12 | Port St. Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.5% ±6.1 pts | 59.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0% ±5.1 pts | 6.0% |
| Drove alone to work | 83.1% ±7.7 pts | 76.7% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±4.8 pts | 7.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% ±3.0 pts | 1.1% |
| Worked from home | 9.6% ±6.4 pts | 12.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min ±4.1 | 30.5 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 3820.12 compare with the other tracts in St. Lucie County?
Among St. Lucie County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 3820.12 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In St. Lucie County | In Port St. Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 66 | 17th of 38 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 67 | 1st of 38 |
| Median household income | 48th of 65 | 34th of 38 |
| Per capita income | 44th of 66 | 31st of 38 |
| Median home value | 41st of 64 | 33rd of 38 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd of 61 | 27th of 38 |
| Poverty rate | 20th of 40 | 7th of 19 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th of 65 | 25th of 38 |
| Median age | 45th of 66 | 27th of 38 |
| Owner-occupied share | 54th of 66 | 37th of 38 |
The tracts next to it on St. Lucie County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3811.04 | 45th | $64,107±$37,410 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3820.15 | 46th | $63,764±$16,373 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3820.09 | 47th | $62,946±$22,195 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3820.12 | 48th | $59,583±$17,943 |
| Tract 3821.22 | 49th | $59,004±$16,110 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3816.03 | 50th | $57,917±$13,557 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3822.01 | 51st | $57,708±$9,083 · 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 3820.12?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 3820.12 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections