St. Lucie County, FL

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St. Lucie County Overview

334,682
TOTAL POPULATION
164,702
MALE POPULATION
169,980
FEMALE POPULATION
96.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.20
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,847
PER CAPITA INCOME
$75,649
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,154
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,675
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
154,679
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

St. Lucie County Area Codes

Race in St. Lucie County

The most populous races in St. Lucie County are White / Caucasian (211,265 | 63.1%), Hispanic or Latino (69,088 | 20.6%), and Black / African American (68,373 | 20.4%).
Race in St. Lucie County
Race# Population% Population
Asian6,6912.0%
Black / African American68,37320.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific1760.1%
Hispanic or Latino69,08820.6%
Native / Alaskan1,1430.3%
White / Caucasian211,26563.1%
Two or more Races32,7399.8%
Some other Race14,2954.3%
Total334,682100.0%

Ancestry in St. Lucie County

The most populous ancestries reported in St. Lucie County are American (70,741 | 21.1%), Irish (29,976 | 9.0%), German (28,381 | 8.5%), Italian (26,544 | 7.9%), and English (20,865 | 6.2%), together accounting for 52.7% of all St. Lucie County residents.
Ancestry in St. Lucie County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan70.0%
African1,3060.4%
Alaskan Athabascan150.0%
American70,74121.1%
Apache3080.1%
Arab1,1000.3%
Argentinean5640.2%
Armenian1710.1%
Austrian8870.3%
Bahamian5240.2%
Barbadian1140.0%
Basque450.0%
Belgian1610.1%
Belizean480.0%
Bhutanese6210.2%
Blackfeet1170.0%
Bolivian5550.2%
Brazilian2,3580.7%
British1,5460.5%
British West Indian6210.2%
Burmese4580.1%
Canadian9830.3%
Cape Verdean210.0%
Carpatho Rusyn120.0%
Central American8,3552.5%
Central American Indian5120.2%
Cherokee6900.2%
Cheyenne150.0%
Chickasaw440.0%
Chilean3860.1%
Choctaw180.0%
Colombian3,2561.0%
Costa Rican4120.1%
Creek80.0%
Croatian2990.1%
Cuban8,1072.4%
Czech4740.1%
Czechoslovakian1450.0%
Danish5670.2%
Dominican5,4651.6%
Dutch2,3090.7%
Eastern European6060.2%
Ecuadorian1,7460.5%
Egyptian310.0%
English20,8656.2%
Estonian450.0%
Ethiopian1400.0%
European9,0552.7%
Finnish6370.2%
French5,3041.6%
French American Indian550.0%
French Canadian2,0990.6%
German28,3818.5%
German Russian510.0%
Ghanaian530.0%
Greek7760.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro380.0%
Guatemalan2,3160.7%
Guyanese3610.1%
Haitian11,8093.5%
Honduran2,7330.8%
Houma90.0%
Hungarian1,7740.5%
Icelander100.0%
Indian (Asian)9050.3%
Iranian870.0%
Irish29,9769.0%
Iroquois630.0%
Israeli1590.1%
Italian26,5447.9%
Jamaican8,1212.4%
Japanese520.0%
Jordanian530.0%
Korean2,7210.8%
Laotian200.0%
Latvian580.0%
Lebanese3890.1%
Lithuanian4180.1%
Lumbee930.0%
Malaysian730.0%
Maltese930.0%
Mexican14,0314.2%
Mexican American Indian1890.1%
Moroccan1990.1%
Native Hawaiian1530.1%
Navajo440.0%
New Zealander100.0%
Nicaraguan1,4280.4%
Nigerian5250.2%
Northern European1650.1%
Norwegian1,7100.5%
Okinawan150.0%
Pakistani2330.1%
Palestinian2790.1%
Panamanian4740.1%
Paraguayan120.0%
Pennsylvania German1550.1%
Peruvian2,2360.7%
Polish7,7532.3%
Portuguese1,7210.5%
Puerto Rican18,9665.7%
Romanian4420.1%
Russian1,8230.5%
Salvadoran9920.3%
Samoan1090.0%
Scandinavian4090.1%
Scotch-Irish1,6670.5%
Scottish2,7590.8%
Seminole460.0%
Serbian530.0%
Sioux1250.0%
Slavic1370.0%
Slovak5680.2%
Slovene420.0%
South African1900.1%
South American10,6543.2%
South American Indian1220.0%
Spaniard6140.2%
Spanish6560.2%
Spanish American90.0%
Sri Lankan1,0050.3%
Subsaharan African2,2750.7%
Swedish1,9690.6%
Swiss3190.1%
Syrian700.0%
Thai1,4640.4%
Tlingit-Haida100.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1,5380.5%
Turkish480.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander1920.1%
Ukrainian8300.3%
Uruguayan1130.0%
Venezuelan1,7640.5%
Vietnamese130.0%
Welsh1,0140.3%
West Indian3770.1%
Yaqui410.0%
Yugoslavian1310.0%
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Immigrants in St. Lucie County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in St. Lucie County came from Latin America (44,105 | 13.2%), Caribbean (25,872 | 7.7%), South America (9,551 | 2.9%), Haiti (9,071 | 2.7%), and Central America (8,682 | 2.6%), together accounting for 29.1% of all St. Lucie County residents.
Immigrants in St. Lucie County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan20.0%
Africa9780.3%
Argentina2780.1%
Asia5,1221.5%
Australia270.0%
Austria170.0%
Bahamas2490.1%
Bangladesh80.0%
Barbados1320.0%
Belarus390.0%
Belgium1090.0%
Belize180.0%
Bolivia3340.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1100.0%
Brazil1,8500.5%
Canada2,0600.6%
Caribbean25,8727.7%
Central America8,6822.6%
Chile3840.1%
China4250.1%
Colombia2,1610.6%
Costa Rica2780.1%
Cuba4,3911.3%
Czechoslovakia840.0%
Denmark70.0%
Dominica1290.0%
Dominican Republic2,3940.7%
Eastern Africa1020.0%
Eastern Asia1,0170.3%
Eastern Europe1,1960.4%
Ecuador9610.3%
Egypt490.0%
El Salvador3970.1%
England6310.2%
Ethiopia470.0%
Europe5,3121.6%
France1930.1%
Germany6260.2%
Ghana2420.1%
Greece1010.0%
Grenada1730.1%
Guatemala1,0550.3%
Guyana9200.3%
Haiti9,0712.7%
Honduras1,6450.5%
Hong Kong100.0%
Hungary2010.1%
India5850.2%
Indonesia200.0%
Iran900.0%
Ireland1890.1%
Israel1010.0%
Italy5550.2%
Jamaica7,2862.2%
Japan2920.1%
Jordan320.0%
Kazakhstan180.0%
Kenya410.0%
Korea3000.1%
Laos230.0%
Latin America44,10513.2%
Latvia180.0%
Lebanon2510.1%
Lithuania230.0%
Malaysia240.0%
Mexico4,1681.3%
Micronesia260.0%
Middle Africa290.0%
Moldova720.0%
Morocco970.0%
Netherlands1130.0%
Nicaragua9260.3%
Nigeria1020.0%
North Macedonia80.0%
Northern Africa1620.1%
Northern Europe1,6070.5%
Norway410.0%
Oceania630.0%
Pakistan2280.1%
Panama1950.1%
Peru1,3360.4%
Philippines1,9220.6%
Poland1490.0%
Portugal5320.2%
Romania930.0%
Russia1890.1%
Saudi Arabia70.0%
Scotland1060.0%
Singapore150.0%
South Africa2840.1%
South America9,5512.9%
South Central Asia9380.3%
South Eastern Asia2,7180.8%
Southern Europe1,4150.4%
Spain1810.1%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines2220.1%
Sweden640.0%
Switzerland360.0%
Taiwan1240.0%
Thailand2210.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1,4400.4%
Turkey170.0%
Ukraine1250.0%
Uruguay730.0%
Venezuela1,2420.4%
Vietnam4930.2%
Western Africa3440.1%
Western Asia4080.1%
Western Europe1,0940.3%
Zaire210.0%
Zimbabwe140.0%
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Sex and Age in St. Lucie County

Sex and Age in St. Lucie County

The most populous age groups in St. Lucie County are 60 to 64 Years (11,344 | 6.9%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (12,333 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in St. Lucie County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,437 (5.1%)8,007 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Years8,641 (5.2%)8,038 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Years10,486 (6.4%)10,179 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years9,901 (6.0%)8,806 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Years8,925 (5.4%)8,482 (5.0%)
25 to 29 Years9,593 (5.8%)9,233 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years9,745 (5.9%)9,703 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Years8,932 (5.4%)9,248 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years9,751 (5.9%)9,763 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years9,380 (5.7%)9,918 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years10,232 (6.2%)10,587 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years11,161 (6.8%)12,292 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years11,344 (6.9%)12,333 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years11,178 (6.8%)11,554 (6.8%)
70 to 74 Years9,764 (5.9%)12,114 (7.1%)
75 to 79 Years7,622 (4.6%)9,453 (5.6%)
80 to 84 Years5,929 (3.6%)5,802 (3.4%)
85 Years and over3,681 (2.2%)4,468 (2.6%)
Total164,702 (100.0%)169,980 (100.0%)

Families and Households in St. Lucie County

Median Family Size in St. Lucie County

The median family size in St. Lucie County is 3.12 persons per family, with single female/mother families (17,438 | 20.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.43 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6,441 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.97 persons per family.
Median Family Size in St. Lucie County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple63,161 (72.6%)3.05
Single Male/Father6,441 (7.4%)2.97
Single Female/Mother17,438 (20.0%)3.43
Total Families87,040 (100.0%)3.12

Median Household Size in St. Lucie County

The median household size in St. Lucie County is 2.62 persons per household, with single female/mother households (17,438 | 13.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.66 persons per household. non-family households (39,403 | 31.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in St. Lucie County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple63,161 (49.9%)3.09
Single Male/Father6,441 (5.1%)3.54
Single Female/Mother17,438 (13.8%)3.66
Non-family39,403 (31.2%)1.26
Total Households126,443 (100.0%)2.62

Household Size by Marriage Status in St. Lucie County

Out of a total of 126,443 households in St. Lucie County, 87,040 (68.8%) are family households, while 39,403 (31.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 42,799, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 32,456.
Household Size by Marriage Status in St. Lucie County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-32,456 (25.7%)
2-Person Households42,799 (33.9%)6,149 (4.9%)
3-Person Households19,389 (15.3%)502 (0.4%)
4-Person Households14,927 (11.8%)289 (0.2%)
5-Person Households5,867 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2,660 (2.1%)7 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,398 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total87,040 (68.8%)39,403 (31.2%)

Female Fertility in St. Lucie County

Fertility by Age in St. Lucie County

Average fertility rate in St. Lucie County is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 108.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in St. Lucie County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years70 (1.7%)8.0
20 to 34 years2,955 (72.7%)108.0
35 to 50 years1,040 (25.6%)34.0
Total4,065 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in St. Lucie County

53.8% of women with births (4,065) in St. Lucie County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 44.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in St. Lucie County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,652 (55.9%)1,303 (44.1%)
35 to 50 years534 (51.3%)506 (48.6%)
Total2,187 (53.8%)1,878 (46.2%)

Fertility by Education in St. Lucie County

Average fertility rate in St. Lucie County is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 123.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 30.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in St. Lucie County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School425 (10.5%)37.0
High School Diploma1,177 (28.9%)67.0
College or Associate's Degree1,257 (30.9%)54.0
Bachelor's Degree684 (16.8%)65.0
Graduate Degree522 (12.8%)123.0
Total4,065 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in St. Lucie County

46.2% of women with births in St. Lucie County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 82.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 77.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in St. Lucie County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School254 (59.8%)171 (40.2%)
High School Diploma262 (22.3%)915 (77.7%)
College or Associate's Degree808 (64.3%)449 (35.7%)
Bachelor's Degree433 (63.3%)251 (36.7%)
Graduate Degree430 (82.4%)92 (17.6%)
Total2,187 (53.8%)1,878 (46.2%)

Income in St. Lucie County

Income Overview in St. Lucie County

Per Capita Income in St. Lucie County is $33,847, while median incomes of families and households are $75,649 and $66,154 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income334,682$33,847
Median Family Income87,040$75,649
Mean Family Income87,040$96,525
Median Household Income126,443$66,154
Mean Household Income126,443$85,019
Income Deficit87,040$10,675
Wage / Income Gap (%)334,68223.30%
Wage / Income Gap ($)334,68276.70¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index334,6820.44

Earnings by Sex in St. Lucie County

Average Earnings in St. Lucie County are $36,645, $42,193 for men and $32,363 for women, a difference of 23.3%.
Earnings by Sex in St. Lucie County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male82,163 (52.1%)$42,193
Female75,675 (47.9%)$32,363
Total157,838 (100.0%)$36,645

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in St. Lucie County

The most common earnings brackets in St. Lucie County are $100,000+ for men (9,925 | 12.1%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (6,848 | 9.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in St. Lucie County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,055 (2.5%)3,628 (4.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,228 (2.7%)1,787 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,422 (2.9%)2,758 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,531 (1.9%)1,997 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,099 (2.5%)3,553 (4.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,150 (2.6%)2,560 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,921 (2.3%)2,978 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,754 (2.1%)2,631 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,924 (3.6%)2,938 (3.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,517 (3.1%)4,104 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,619 (6.8%)5,989 (7.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9996,110 (7.4%)6,848 (9.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9995,929 (7.2%)5,188 (6.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,877 (4.7%)4,041 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9995,856 (7.1%)4,684 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,074 (5.0%)4,055 (5.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,164 (7.5%)5,287 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,165 (6.3%)2,922 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,843 (9.6%)4,518 (6.0%)
$100,000+9,925 (12.1%)3,209 (4.2%)
Total82,163 (100.0%)75,675 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in St. Lucie County

Average earnings in St. Lucie County are $46,544 for men and $34,985 for women, a difference of 24.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $62,284, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,694. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,158, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,715.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in St. Lucie County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,694$25,715
High School Diploma$39,343$26,895
College or Associate's Degree$49,456$34,748
Bachelor's Degree$57,089$48,434
Graduate Degree$62,284$54,158
Total$46,544$34,985

Family Income in St. Lucie County

Family Income Brackets in St. Lucie County

According to the St. Lucie County family income data, there are 18,540 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,393 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in St. Lucie County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,6113.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991,3931.6%
$15,000 to $24,9994,2654.9%
$25,000 to $34,9995,8326.7%
$35,000 to $49,99910,35811.9%
$50,000 to $74,99918,54021.3%
$75,000 to $99,99914,27516.4%
$100,000 to $149,99917,66920.3%
$150,000 to $199,9996,0937.0%
$200,000+6,0066.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in St. Lucie County

5-person families (5,436 | 6.2%) account for the highest median family income in St. Lucie County with $86,536 per family, while 2-person families (46,061 | 52.9%) have the highest median income of $34,630 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in St. Lucie County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families46,061 (52.9%)$69,261
3-Person Families19,378 (22.3%)$81,361
4-Person Families12,633 (14.5%)$86,504
5-Person Families5,436 (6.2%)$86,536
6-Person Families2,385 (2.7%)$81,517
7+ Person Families1,147 (1.3%)$84,329
Total87,040 (100.0%)$75,649

Family Income by Number of Earners in St. Lucie County

The median family income in St. Lucie County is $75,649, with families comprising 3+ earners (9,048) having the highest median family income of $118,560, while families with no earners (20,015) have the lowest median family income of $53,842, accounting for 10.4% and 23.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in St. Lucie County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners20,015 (23.0%)$53,842
1 Earner29,692 (34.1%)$62,409
2 Earners28,285 (32.5%)$95,328
3+ Earners9,048 (10.4%)$118,560
Total87,040 (100.0%)$75,649

Household Income in St. Lucie County

Household Income Brackets in St. Lucie County

With 25,921 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in St. Lucie County, accounting for 20.5% of all households. In contrast, only 3,920 households (3.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in St. Lucie County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,5755.2%
$10,000 to $14,9993,9203.1%
$15,000 to $24,9999,9897.9%
$25,000 to $34,99910,8748.6%
$35,000 to $49,99914,92011.8%
$50,000 to $74,99925,92120.5%
$75,000 to $99,99918,58714.7%
$100,000 to $149,99921,24216.8%
$150,000 to $199,9997,3345.8%
$200,000+7,2075.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in St. Lucie County

The median household income in St. Lucie County is $66,154, with the highest median household income of $73,504 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 30,673 households (24.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,361, with 1,948 households (1.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in St. Lucie County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,948 (1.5%)$37,361
25 to 44 Years30,673 (24.3%)$73,504
45 to 64 Years46,886 (37.1%)$73,348
65+ Years46,936 (37.1%)$54,447
Total126,443 (100.0%)$66,154

Poverty in St. Lucie County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Lucie County

With 10.7% poverty level for males and 14.2% for females among the residents of St. Lucie County, 15 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 567 males (22.3%) and 484 females (31.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Lucie County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,519 (18.4%)1,428 (18.0%)
5 Years274 (16.2%)484 (31.7%)
6 to 11 Years2,105 (20.8%)2,316 (23.4%)
12 to 14 Years1,234 (17.9%)1,180 (18.3%)
15 Years567 (22.3%)304 (18.6%)
16 and 17 Years305 (8.3%)807 (20.3%)
18 to 24 Years1,467 (11.8%)1,975 (17.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,249 (6.6%)2,827 (14.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,828 (10.0%)3,207 (16.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,387 (7.1%)2,514 (12.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,945 (8.7%)2,780 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,204 (10.6%)2,057 (8.7%)
75 Years and over1,287 (7.6%)2,087 (10.9%)
Total17,371 (10.7%)23,966 (14.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Lucie County

According to the poverty statistics in St. Lucie County, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.4% of males and 91.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Lucie County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,748 (81.6%)6,515 (82.0%)
5 Years1,420 (83.8%)1,045 (68.3%)
6 to 11 Years8,023 (79.2%)7,580 (76.6%)
12 to 14 Years5,663 (82.1%)5,275 (81.7%)
15 Years1,977 (77.7%)1,332 (81.4%)
16 and 17 Years3,386 (91.7%)3,173 (79.7%)
18 to 24 Years10,920 (88.2%)9,632 (83.0%)
25 to 34 Years17,760 (93.4%)16,081 (85.1%)
35 to 44 Years16,510 (90.0%)15,788 (83.1%)
45 to 54 Years18,082 (92.9%)17,966 (87.7%)
55 to 64 Years20,440 (91.3%)21,777 (88.7%)
65 to 74 Years18,546 (89.4%)21,511 (91.3%)
75 Years and over15,731 (92.4%)17,005 (89.1%)
Total145,206 (89.3%)144,680 (85.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in St. Lucie County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in St. Lucie County show that 5.3% or 3,331 of the total 63,161 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 18.1%, comprising of 59 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.4%, which includes 690 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in St. Lucie County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children41,440 (95.6%)1,928 (4.4%)
1 or 2 Children15,012 (95.6%)690 (4.4%)
3 or 4 Children3,112 (82.6%)654 (17.4%)
5 or more Children266 (81.9%)59 (18.1%)
Total59,830 (94.7%)3,331 (5.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in St. Lucie County

According to the poverty data in St. Lucie County, 6.4% or 412 single-father households and 21.0% or 3,669 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 86 households (33.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 104 households (78.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in St. Lucie County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children99 (3.0%)484 (6.8%)
1 or 2 Children227 (7.8%)2,180 (25.1%)
3 or 4 Children86 (33.6%)901 (59.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)104 (78.8%)
Total412 (6.4%)3,669 (21.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in St. Lucie County

The poverty data for St. Lucie County shows that 3,331 of the married-couple family households (5.3%) and 4,081 of the single-parent households (17.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 59 households (18.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 104 household (78.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in St. Lucie County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,928 (4.4%)583 (5.6%)
1 or 2 Children690 (4.4%)2,407 (20.8%)
3 or 4 Children654 (17.4%)987 (55.8%)
5 or more Children59 (18.1%)104 (78.8%)
Total3,331 (5.3%)4,081 (17.1%)

Employment Characteristics in St. Lucie County

Employment by Class of Employer in St. Lucie County

Among the 142,823 employed individuals in St. Lucie County, private company employees (98,748 | 69.1%), local government employees (10,824 | 7.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (9,806 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in St. Lucie County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees98,74869.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8,8256.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8,3265.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations9,8066.9%
Local Government Employees10,8247.6%
State Government Employees3,7552.6%
Federal Government Employees2,1191.5%
Unpaid Family Workers4200.3%
Total142,823100.0%

Employment Status by Age in St. Lucie County

According to the labor force statistics for St. Lucie County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (276,707), 55.9% or 154,679 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 9,281 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.9% or 16,511 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.0% or 1,090 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in St. Lucie County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,735 (39.5%)1,090 (19.0%)
20 to 24 Years13,456 (77.3%)1,319 (9.8%)
25 to 29 Years15,870 (84.3%)1,270 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Years16,511 (84.9%)991 (6.0%)
35 to 44 Years31,474 (83.5%)1,133 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years32,615 (81.3%)1,500 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years15,549 (66.3%)793 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years11,933 (50.4%)465 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years9,547 (21.4%)563 (5.9%)
75 Years and over1,885 (5.1%)104 (5.5%)
Total154,679 (55.9%)9,281 (6.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in St. Lucie County

According to labor force statistics for St. Lucie County, 76.0% of individuals (124,043) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (163,215) are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 6,202 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 81.9% or 32,711 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.3% or 1,074 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in St. Lucie County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School10,431 (59.3%)1,812 (10.3%)
High School Diploma36,967 (73.1%)2,680 (5.3%)
College / Associate Degree43,816 (79.5%)2,149 (3.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher32,711 (81.9%)1,717 (4.3%)
Total124,043 (76.0%)8,161 (5.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in St. Lucie County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in St. Lucie County are Management (14,747 | 10.2%), Community & Social Service (10,826 | 7.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (9,982 | 6.9%), Education Instruction & Library (6,530 | 4.5%), and Health Technologists (6,122 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in St. Lucie County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in St. Lucie County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (93.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (70.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (68.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (74.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (69.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in St. Lucie County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management8,514 (57.7%)6,233 (42.3%)
Business & Financial3,020 (50.1%)3,011 (49.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,851 (70.7%)1,598 (29.3%)
Computers & Mathematics1,992 (68.5%)914 (31.5%)
Architecture & Engineering1,272 (93.3%)91 (6.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science587 (49.7%)593 (50.2%)
Community & Social Service 4,185 (38.7%)6,641 (61.3%)
Education, Arts & Media830 (45.7%)987 (54.3%)
Legal Services & Support406 (46.5%)467 (53.5%)
Education Instruction & Library1,964 (30.1%)4,566 (69.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment985 (61.3%)621 (38.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,595 (26.0%)7,387 (74.0%)
Health Technologists1,590 (26.0%)4,532 (74.0%)
Total (Category)22,165 (47.1%)24,870 (52.9%)
Total (Overall)75,538 (52.1%)69,542 (47.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in St. Lucie County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,585 | 5.9%), Healthcare Support (7,019 | 4.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6,203 | 4.3%), Personal Care & Service (4,603 | 3.2%), and Security & Protection (3,023 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in St. Lucie County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in St. Lucie County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (79.4%), Security & Protection (72.9%), and Law Enforcement (65.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.1%), Personal Care & Service (68.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in St. Lucie County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,259 (17.9%)5,760 (82.1%)
Security & Protection2,205 (72.9%)818 (27.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,300 (79.4%)337 (20.6%)
Law Enforcement905 (65.3%)481 (34.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,078 (47.5%)4,507 (52.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,499 (56.4%)2,704 (43.6%)
Personal Care & Service1,471 (32.0%)3,132 (68.0%)
Total (Category)12,512 (42.5%)16,921 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)75,538 (52.1%)69,542 (47.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in St. Lucie County are Sales & Related (18,625 | 12.8%), and Office & Administration (16,721 | 11.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in St. Lucie County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in St. Lucie County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,429 (45.3%)10,196 (54.7%)
Office & Administration3,670 (22.0%)13,051 (78.0%)
Total (Category)12,099 (34.2%)23,247 (65.8%)
Total (Overall)75,538 (52.1%)69,542 (47.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in St. Lucie County are Construction & Extraction (8,324 | 5.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,661 | 4.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (497 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in St. Lucie County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in St. Lucie County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry382 (76.9%)115 (23.1%)
Construction & Extraction8,198 (98.5%)126 (1.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6,214 (93.3%)447 (6.7%)
Total (Category)14,794 (95.6%)688 (4.4%)
Total (Overall)75,538 (52.1%)69,542 (47.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in St. Lucie County are Transportation (6,809 | 4.7%), Production (6,081 | 4.2%), and Material Moving (4,894 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in St. Lucie County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in St. Lucie County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,280 (70.4%)1,801 (29.6%)
Transportation5,832 (85.7%)977 (14.3%)
Material Moving3,856 (78.8%)1,038 (21.2%)
Total (Category)13,968 (78.5%)3,816 (21.5%)
Total (Overall)75,538 (52.1%)69,542 (47.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in St. Lucie County

Employment Industries in St. Lucie County

The major employment industries in St. Lucie County include Health Care & Social Assistance (23,089 | 15.9%), Retail Trade (18,867 | 13.0%), Construction (13,289 | 9.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (10,700 | 7.4%), and Educational Services (9,682 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in St. Lucie County

Employment Industries by Sex in St. Lucie County

The St. Lucie County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (90.1%), and Utilities (75.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.7%), Enterprise Management (71.3%), and Educational Services (66.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in St. Lucie County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting816 (74.3%)282 (25.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction11,971 (90.1%)1,318 (9.9%)
Manufacturing5,506 (71.2%)2,224 (28.8%)
Wholesale Trade2,606 (75.0%)869 (25.0%)
Retail Trade9,587 (50.8%)9,280 (49.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing6,241 (74.3%)2,164 (25.8%)
Utilities1,554 (75.6%)501 (24.4%)
Information1,628 (73.0%)602 (27.0%)
Finance & Insurance1,757 (34.9%)3,270 (65.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,578 (40.8%)2,289 (59.2%)
Professional & Scientific3,384 (45.7%)4,022 (54.3%)
Enterprise Management83 (28.7%)206 (71.3%)
Administrative & Support5,252 (57.9%)3,819 (42.1%)
Educational Services3,259 (33.7%)6,423 (66.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,383 (23.3%)17,706 (76.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,388 (70.2%)1,012 (29.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,588 (42.9%)6,112 (57.1%)
Public Administration3,672 (56.5%)2,822 (43.5%)
Total75,538 (52.1%)69,542 (47.9%)

Education in St. Lucie County

School Enrollment in St. Lucie County

The most common levels of schooling among the 70,968 students in St. Lucie County are middle school (17,491 | 24.6%), high school (16,451 | 23.2%), and college / undergraduate (13,462 | 19.0%).
School Enrollment in St. Lucie County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,2686.0%
Kindergarten3,4464.9%
Elementary School12,83018.1%
Middle School17,49124.6%
High School16,45123.2%
College / Undergraduate13,46219.0%
Graduate / Professional3,0204.3%
Total70,968100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in St. Lucie County

Out of a total of 70,968 students who are enrolled in schools in St. Lucie County, 11,852 (16.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 59,116 (83.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,385 (39.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 10,519 (90.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in St. Lucie County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,159 (60.9%)1,385 (39.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old13,264 (83.3%)2,661 (16.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds17,658 (86.7%)2,711 (13.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds10,519 (90.6%)1,096 (9.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,733 (86.6%)580 (13.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,974 (87.7%)695 (12.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,515 (78.1%)986 (21.9%)
35 Years and over3,294 (65.5%)1,738 (34.5%)
Total59,116 (83.3%)11,852 (16.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in St. Lucie County

Business (15,636 | 24.2%), education (8,486 | 13.1%), science & technology (7,650 | 11.8%), arts & humanities (5,837 | 9.0%), and social sciences (4,132 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 64,673 individuals in St. Lucie County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in St. Lucie County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,4413.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,5615.5%
Physical & Health Sciences1,4882.3%
Psychology2,3803.7%
Social Sciences4,1326.4%
Engineering3,6315.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies3640.6%
Science & Technology7,65011.8%
Business15,63624.2%
Education8,48613.1%
Literature & Languages2,1773.4%
Liberal Arts & History3,1224.8%
Visual & Performing Arts1,8932.9%
Communications1,8752.9%
Arts & Humanities5,8379.0%
Total64,673100.0%

Transportation & Commute in St. Lucie County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in St. Lucie County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in St. Lucie County are males with 2 vehicles (34,155, accounting for 45.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (27,177, making up 50.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in St. Lucie County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,296 (1.7%)1,552 (2.3%)
1 Vehicle12,513 (16.8%)15,268 (22.4%)
2 Vehicles34,155 (45.9%)27,177 (39.8%)
3 Vehicles17,694 (23.8%)16,131 (23.6%)
4 Vehicles6,710 (9.0%)6,175 (9.0%)
5 or more Vehicles2,076 (2.8%)1,962 (2.9%)
Total74,444 (100.0%)68,265 (100.0%)

Commute Time in St. Lucie County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in St. Lucie County are 30 to 34 minutes (23,522 commuters, 18.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (21,566 commuters, 16.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (20,833 commuters, 16.0%).
Commute Time in St. Lucie County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,2131.7%
5 to 9 Minutes7,5335.8%
10 to 14 Minutes15,38211.8%
15 to 19 Minutes21,56616.6%
20 to 24 Minutes20,83316.0%
25 to 29 Minutes6,1444.7%
30 to 34 Minutes23,52218.0%
35 to 39 Minutes3,7932.9%
40 to 44 Minutes5,4204.2%
45 to 59 Minutes12,2939.4%
60 to 89 Minutes7,1815.5%
90 or more Minutes4,4213.4%

Commute Time by Sex in St. Lucie County

The most common commute times in St. Lucie County are 30 to 34 minutes (13,042 commuters, 18.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (11,078 commuters, 18.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in St. Lucie County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,270 (1.8%)943 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,558 (5.1%)3,975 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,428 (10.7%)7,954 (13.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes10,488 (15.2%)11,078 (18.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes10,778 (15.6%)10,055 (16.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,024 (4.4%)3,120 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes13,042 (18.9%)10,480 (17.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,780 (2.6%)2,013 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,696 (3.9%)2,724 (4.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes6,928 (10.0%)5,365 (8.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes4,781 (6.9%)2,400 (3.9%)
90 or more Minutes3,389 (4.9%)1,032 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in St. Lucie County

The most frequent times of departure to work in St. Lucie County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (10,376, 15.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (8,627, 14.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in St. Lucie County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,937 (5.7%)2,255 (3.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,296 (6.2%)1,187 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,754 (5.4%)1,833 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM7,428 (10.7%)4,088 (6.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,497 (10.8%)6,142 (10.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10,376 (15.0%)7,735 (12.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,204 (9.0%)8,297 (13.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9,700 (14.0%)8,627 (14.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,246 (3.3%)3,655 (6.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,768 (5.4%)4,956 (8.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,946 (2.8%)2,568 (4.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM620 (0.9%)839 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,004 (5.8%)5,222 (8.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,386 (4.9%)3,735 (6.1%)
Total69,162 (100.0%)61,139 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in St. Lucie County

Occupancy by Ownership in St. Lucie County

Of the total 126,443 dwellings in St. Lucie County, owner-occupied units account for 97,475 (77.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 28,968 (22.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in St. Lucie County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units97,47577.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units28,96822.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units126,443100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in St. Lucie County

Occupancy by Household Size in St. Lucie County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household32,45625.7%
2-Person Household48,94838.7%
3-Person Household19,89115.7%
4+ Person Household25,14819.9%
Total Housing Units126,443100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in St. Lucie County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in St. Lucie County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household22,845 (70.4%)9,611 (29.6%)
2-Person Household41,424 (84.6%)7,524 (15.4%)
3-Person Household15,108 (75.9%)4,783 (24.0%)
4+ Person Household18,098 (72.0%)7,050 (28.0%)
Total Housing Units97,475 (77.1%)28,968 (22.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in St. Lucie County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in St. Lucie County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7,722 (60.2%)5,112 (39.8%)
High School Diploma24,088 (74.0%)8,478 (26.0%)
College/Associate Degree37,142 (79.5%)9,546 (20.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher28,523 (83.0%)5,832 (17.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in St. Lucie County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in St. Lucie County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14,36111.4%
35 to 44 Years18,26014.4%
45 to 54 Years20,60916.3%
55 to 64 Years26,27720.8%
65 to 74 Years25,35920.1%
75 to 84 Years17,02913.5%
85 Years and Over4,5483.6%
Total126,443100.0%

Housing Finances in St. Lucie County

Median Income by Occupancy in St. Lucie County

Median Income by Occupancy in St. Lucie County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied97,475 (77.1%)$73,317
Renter-Occupied28,968 (22.9%)$47,125
Average126,443 (100.0%)$66,154

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in St. Lucie County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in St. Lucie County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,577 (2.6%)2,048 (7.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,077 (1.1%)819 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,227 (2.3%)1,753 (6.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,598 (2.7%)1,969 (6.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9994,097 (4.2%)1,271 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9997,466 (7.7%)3,443 (11.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99910,982 (11.3%)3,938 (13.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99919,149 (19.7%)6,712 (23.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,899 (15.3%)3,668 (12.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99918,744 (19.2%)2,522 (8.7%)
$150,000 or more13,659 (14.0%)825 (2.9%)
Total97,475 (100.0%)28,968 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in St. Lucie County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in St. Lucie County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3007,099 (7.3%)626 (2.2%)
$300 to $4999,456 (9.7%)536 (1.8%)
$500 to $79916,716 (17.2%)1,871 (6.5%)
$800 to $9998,537 (8.8%)3,106 (10.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49919,891 (20.4%)10,483 (36.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99917,533 (18.0%)7,381 (25.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49910,671 (11.0%)3,113 (10.7%)
$2,500 to $2,9994,052 (4.2%)428 (1.5%)
$3,000 or more3,520 (3.6%)227 (0.8%)
Total97,475 (100.0%)28,968 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in St. Lucie County

Housing Structures in St. Lucie County

Housing Structures in St. Lucie County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached95,55175.6%
Single Unit, Attached4,1313.3%
2 Unit Apartments2,8782.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,0133.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,6642.9%
10 or more Apartments9,4847.5%
Mobile Home / Other6,7225.3%
Total126,443100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in St. Lucie County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in St. Lucie County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached81,703 (85.5%)13,848 (14.5%)
Single Unit, Attached2,924 (70.8%)1,207 (29.2%)
2 Unit Apartments414 (14.4%)2,464 (85.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,078 (51.8%)1,935 (48.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments944 (25.8%)2,720 (74.2%)
10 or more Apartments3,752 (39.6%)5,732 (60.4%)
Mobile Home / Other5,660 (84.2%)1,062 (15.8%)
Total97,475 (77.1%)28,968 (22.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in St. Lucie County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in St. Lucie County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room164 (0.2%)1,171 (4.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,507 (2.6%)3,346 (11.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms29,900 (30.7%)12,915 (44.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms41,742 (42.8%)8,797 (30.4%)
8 or more Rooms23,162 (23.8%)2,739 (9.5%)
Total97,475 (100.0%)28,968 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in St. Lucie County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in St. Lucie County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,937 (4.0%)441 (1.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas549 (0.6%)198 (0.7%)
Electricity90,182 (92.5%)27,565 (95.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene199 (0.2%)211 (0.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels372 (0.4%)15 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used2,236 (2.3%)538 (1.9%)
Total97,475 (100.0%)28,968 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in St. Lucie County

Household Vehicle Usage in St. Lucie County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,509 (2.6%)3,235 (11.2%)
1 Vehicle34,439 (35.3%)14,268 (49.2%)
2 Vehicles41,215 (42.3%)7,977 (27.5%)
3 or more Vehicles19,312 (19.8%)3,488 (12.0%)
Total97,475 (100.0%)28,968 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in St. Lucie County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in St. Lucie County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units42,18455,291
Median Property Value$245,800$294,300
Median Household Income$54,478$9,395
Monthly Housing Costs$595$3,403
Real Estate Taxes$2,389$1,440

Property Value by Mortgage Status in St. Lucie County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in St. Lucie County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004,079 (9.7%)1,021 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,041 (7.2%)1,002 (1.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99920,548 (48.7%)26,750 (48.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99910,311 (24.4%)22,438 (40.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,844 (6.7%)2,963 (5.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999731 (1.7%)692 (1.3%)
$1,000,000 or more630 (1.5%)425 (0.8%)
Total42,184 (100.0%)55,291 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in St. Lucie County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in St. Lucie County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,283 (5.4%)827 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9996,234 (14.8%)1,371 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,706 (11.2%)2,688 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,944 (14.1%)2,760 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,148 (19.3%)5,038 (9.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,414 (12.8%)11,001 (19.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,191 (12.3%)9,485 (17.2%)
$150,000 or more4,264 (10.1%)13,553 (24.5%)
Total42,184 (100.0%)55,291 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in St. Lucie County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in St. Lucie County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x9,665 (22.9%)87,497 (158.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,863 (13.9%)10,836 (19.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x5,748 (13.6%)13,463 (24.3%)
4.0x or more20,115 (47.7%)9,532 (17.2%)
Total42,184 (100.0%)55,291 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in St. Lucie County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in St. Lucie County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8006,203 (14.7%)380 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,4996,170 (14.6%)2,188 (4.0%)
$800 to $1,49926,062 (61.8%)7,060 (12.8%)
Total42,184 (100.0%)55,291 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in St. Lucie County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Lucie County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Lucie County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years18,378 (93.4%)1,288 (6.6%)
6 to 18 Years44,387 (90.3%)4,777 (9.7%)
19 to 25 Years17,950 (74.9%)6,017 (25.1%)
26 to 34 Years26,618 (76.7%)8,063 (23.3%)
35 to 44 Years29,072 (78.1%)8,166 (21.9%)
45 to 54 Years32,768 (82.1%)7,142 (17.9%)
55 to 64 Years41,132 (87.6%)5,807 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years44,006 (99.3%)312 (0.7%)
75 Years and older35,921 (99.5%)189 (0.5%)
Total290,232 (87.4%)41,761 (12.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in St. Lucie County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in St. Lucie County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born18,378 (93.4%)1,288 (6.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen44,387 (90.3%)4,777 (9.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen17,950 (74.9%)6,017 (25.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in St. Lucie County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in St. Lucie County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00030,220 (83.5%)5,981 (16.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99950,934 (86.6%)7,854 (13.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99957,441 (87.0%)8,607 (13.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99945,362 (84.3%)8,426 (15.7%)
$100,000 and over105,535 (90.7%)10,752 (9.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Lucie County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Lucie County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610,629 (54.0%)7,986 (40.6%)
6 to 18 Years21,898 (44.5%)24,401 (49.6%)
19 to 25 Years3,307 (13.8%)15,018 (62.7%)
25 to 34 Years6,214 (17.9%)21,424 (61.8%)
35 to 44 Years5,548 (14.9%)24,865 (66.8%)
45 to 54 Years6,967 (17.5%)28,562 (71.6%)
55 to 64 Years11,292 (24.1%)33,836 (72.1%)
65 to 74 Years42,403 (95.7%)21,108 (47.6%)
75 Years and over35,411 (98.1%)19,537 (54.1%)
Total143,669 (43.3%)196,737 (59.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in St. Lucie County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in St. Lucie County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years194 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2,018 (8.0%)1,110 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,625 (8.4%)2,074 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years8,371 (13.9%)8,174 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years4,868 (23.5%)5,080 (21.5%)
75 Years and over7,459 (43.8%)8,593 (45.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in St. Lucie County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in St. Lucie County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years194 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years302 (1.2%)282 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years371 (1.2%)607 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,638 (2.7%)1,582 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,834 (8.8%)1,528 (6.5%)
75 Years and over4,080 (24.0%)3,453 (18.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in St. Lucie County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years135 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years310 (1.2%)348 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years518 (1.7%)831 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,196 (2.0%)1,362 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years687 (3.3%)875 (3.7%)
75 Years and over1,464 (8.6%)1,210 (6.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in St. Lucie County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,601 (6.3%)884 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,131 (6.8%)1,411 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,281 (5.5%)3,028 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years918 (4.4%)1,023 (4.3%)
75 Years and over2,016 (11.8%)2,156 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in St. Lucie County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years127 (0.5%)269 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years500 (1.6%)328 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years4,406 (7.3%)5,198 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years3,116 (15.0%)3,415 (14.5%)
75 Years and over4,706 (27.7%)6,083 (31.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in St. Lucie County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years464 (1.8%)264 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years335 (1.1%)274 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,797 (3.0%)1,265 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years756 (3.6%)604 (2.6%)
75 Years and over1,902 (11.2%)2,196 (11.5%)

Technology Access in St. Lucie County

Computing Device Access in St. Lucie County

Computing Device Access in St. Lucie County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop104,19582.4%
Smartphone112,27588.8%
Tablet82,56865.3%
No Computing Device5,5234.4%
Total126,443100.0%

Internet Access in St. Lucie County

Internet Access in St. Lucie County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1360.1%
Broadband Home100,99479.9%
Cellular Data Only10,1978.1%
Satellite Internet9,4657.5%
No Internet11,3148.9%
Total126,443100.0%

St. Lucie County Summary

St. Lucie County is located in the east-central part of the state of Florida, along the Atlantic Coast. It is part of the Treasure Coast region, and is bordered by Indian River County to the north, Martin County to the south, and Okeechobee County to the west. The county seat is Fort Pierce, and the largest city is Port St. Lucie.

History

St. Lucie County was created in 1905, when it was carved out of the southern portion of Brevard County. It was named for the St. Lucie River, which was named by Spanish explorers in the 16th century. The area was originally inhabited by the Ais and Jeaga tribes, and was later settled by Europeans in the 19th century. The county was largely agricultural until the 1950s, when the population began to grow rapidly due to the development of the aerospace industry in nearby Brevard County.

Geography

St. Lucie County covers an area of 658 square miles, of which 645 square miles is land and 13 square miles is water. The county is located on the Atlantic Coast, and is bordered by Indian River County to the north, Martin County to the south, and Okeechobee County to the west. The St. Lucie River forms the northern boundary of the county, and the Indian River Lagoon forms the eastern boundary. The county is home to several parks and preserves, including the St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park, the Savannas Preserve State Park, and the St. Lucie County Aquatic Preserve.

Economy

St. Lucie County has a diverse economy, with a mix of industries including tourism, manufacturing, agriculture, and technology. The county is home to several major employers, including the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant, the St. Lucie County School District, and the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office. Tourism is a major industry in the county, with visitors drawn to the area's beaches, parks, and other attractions. Agriculture is also an important part of the local economy, with the county producing a variety of crops, including citrus, sugarcane, and vegetables.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, St. Lucie County had a population of 277,789. The population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.2 years. The racial makeup of the county was 74.2% White, 16.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.3% of the population.
St. Lucie County is a diverse and vibrant community, with a rich history and a bright future. The county is home to a variety of industries, attractions, and activities, making it an ideal place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of St. Lucie County?
Total Population of St. Lucie County is 334,682.
What is the Total Male Population of St. Lucie County?
Total Male Population of St. Lucie County is 164,702.
What is the Total Female Population of St. Lucie County?
Total Female Population of St. Lucie County is 169,980.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in St. Lucie County?
There are 96.89 Males per 100 Females in St. Lucie County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in St. Lucie County?
There are 103.20 Females per 100 Males in St. Lucie County.
What is the Median Population Age in St. Lucie County?
Median Population Age in St. Lucie County is 45.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in St. Lucie County
Average Family Size in St. Lucie County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in St. Lucie County
Average Household Size in St. Lucie County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in St. Lucie County?
Per Capita income in St. Lucie County is $33,847.
What is the Median Family Income in St. Lucie County?
Median Family Income in St. Lucie County is $75,649.
What is the Median Household income in St. Lucie County?
Median Household Income in St. Lucie County is $66,154.
What is Income or Wage Gap in St. Lucie County?
Income or Wage Gap in St. Lucie County is 23.3%.
Women in St. Lucie County earn 76.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in St. Lucie County?
Family Income Deficit in St. Lucie County is $10,675.
Families that are below poverty line in St. Lucie County earn $10,675 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in St. Lucie County?
Inequality or Gini Index in St. Lucie County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in St. Lucie County?
There are 154,679 People in the Labor Forcein in St. Lucie County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in St. Lucie County?
55.9% of People are in the Labor Force in St. Lucie County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in St. Lucie County?
Unemployment Rate in St. Lucie County is 6.0%.