Port St Lucie, FL

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Port St Lucie Overview

210,520
TOTAL POPULATION
103,284
MALE POPULATION
107,236
FEMALE POPULATION
96.31
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.83
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,301
PER CAPITA INCOME
$82,429
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$75,040
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,639
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
102,881
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Port St Lucie Area Codes

Race in Port St Lucie

The most populous races in Port St Lucie are White / Caucasian (133,173 | 63.3%), Hispanic or Latino (48,177 | 22.9%), and Black / African American (38,528 | 18.3%).
Race in Port St Lucie
Race# Population% Population
Asian4,5362.1%
Black / African American38,52818.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific1350.1%
Hispanic or Latino48,17722.9%
Native / Alaskan4750.2%
White / Caucasian133,17363.3%
Two or more Races23,85311.3%
Some other Race9,8204.7%
Total210,520100.0%

Ancestry in Port St Lucie

The most populous ancestries reported in Port St Lucie are American (44,953 | 21.3%), Irish (19,996 | 9.5%), Italian (19,027 | 9.0%), German (17,752 | 8.4%), and Puerto Rican (14,634 | 7.0%), together accounting for 55.3% of all Port St Lucie residents.
Ancestry in Port St Lucie
Ancestry# Population% Population
African9260.4%
American44,95321.3%
Apache2860.1%
Arab1,0000.5%
Argentinean3020.1%
Armenian1640.1%
Austrian5030.2%
Bahamian2620.1%
Barbadian1140.1%
Basque140.0%
Belgian1050.1%
Belizean140.0%
Bhutanese5250.3%
Blackfeet690.0%
Bolivian4970.2%
Brazilian1,8900.9%
British1,0550.5%
British West Indian5970.3%
Burmese3550.2%
Canadian7730.4%
Cape Verdean120.0%
Carpatho Rusyn120.0%
Central American6,0762.9%
Central American Indian2790.1%
Cherokee4620.2%
Cheyenne150.0%
Chickasaw440.0%
Chilean3620.2%
Colombian2,7331.3%
Costa Rican2540.1%
Croatian2890.1%
Cuban5,9542.8%
Czech2560.1%
Czechoslovakian760.0%
Danish2710.1%
Dominican5,0862.4%
Dutch1,5490.7%
Eastern European3330.2%
Ecuadorian1,5580.7%
Egyptian310.0%
English11,6585.5%
Estonian450.0%
European4,5432.2%
Finnish5510.3%
French3,0201.4%
French American Indian380.0%
French Canadian9730.5%
German17,7528.4%
German Russian510.0%
Ghanaian350.0%
Greek4230.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro380.0%
Guatemalan1,3280.6%
Guyanese3320.2%
Haitian7,6213.6%
Honduran2,1591.0%
Hungarian1,2510.6%
Indian (Asian)5520.3%
Iranian530.0%
Irish19,9969.5%
Iroquois210.0%
Israeli860.0%
Italian19,0279.0%
Jamaican6,9333.3%
Japanese440.0%
Jordanian530.0%
Korean1,8290.9%
Laotian200.0%
Latvian390.0%
Lebanese3230.2%
Lithuanian2930.1%
Lumbee850.0%
Malaysian730.0%
Maltese530.0%
Mexican5,2962.5%
Mexican American Indian1440.1%
Moroccan1730.1%
Native Hawaiian50.0%
Navajo440.0%
New Zealander100.0%
Nicaraguan1,2040.6%
Nigerian310.0%
Northern European690.0%
Norwegian9450.4%
Okinawan150.0%
Pakistani1940.1%
Palestinian2790.1%
Panamanian2830.1%
Paraguayan120.0%
Pennsylvania German1040.1%
Peruvian1,9120.9%
Polish5,2602.5%
Portuguese1,3450.6%
Puerto Rican14,6347.0%
Romanian3360.2%
Russian1,4340.7%
Salvadoran8480.4%
Samoan1070.1%
Scandinavian1270.1%
Scotch-Irish9240.4%
Scottish1,3540.6%
Serbian280.0%
Slavic900.0%
Slovak4460.2%
Slovene300.0%
South African1360.1%
South American8,3504.0%
South American Indian1220.1%
Spaniard4030.2%
Spanish4170.2%
Sri Lankan8280.4%
Subsaharan African1,1400.5%
Swedish1,1920.6%
Swiss2330.1%
Syrian620.0%
Thai1,0610.5%
Tlingit-Haida100.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1,2720.6%
U.S. Virgin Islander1800.1%
Ukrainian4900.2%
Uruguayan300.0%
Venezuelan9440.4%
Welsh4030.2%
West Indian2470.1%
Yaqui410.0%
Yugoslavian1100.1%
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Immigrants in Port St Lucie

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Port St Lucie came from Latin America (31,848 | 15.1%), Caribbean (19,976 | 9.5%), South America (7,646 | 3.6%), Jamaica (6,256 | 3.0%), and Haiti (6,113 | 2.9%), together accounting for 34.1% of all Port St Lucie residents.
Immigrants in Port St Lucie
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa7630.4%
Argentina2270.1%
Asia3,1981.5%
Australia140.0%
Austria170.0%
Bahamas480.0%
Bangladesh80.0%
Barbados1090.1%
Belarus390.0%
Belgium1090.1%
Belize180.0%
Bolivia2610.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1100.1%
Brazil1,5470.7%
Canada1,2640.6%
Caribbean19,9769.5%
Central America4,2262.0%
Chile2550.1%
China2420.1%
Colombia1,7920.9%
Costa Rica1130.1%
Cuba3,1061.5%
Czechoslovakia710.0%
Dominica1170.1%
Dominican Republic2,2111.1%
Eastern Africa250.0%
Eastern Asia5410.3%
Eastern Europe9510.4%
Ecuador8140.4%
Egypt280.0%
El Salvador3750.2%
England4970.2%
Europe3,9921.9%
France910.0%
Germany4590.2%
Ghana2240.1%
Greece440.0%
Grenada1730.1%
Guatemala6240.3%
Guyana8690.4%
Haiti6,1132.9%
Honduras1,1420.5%
Hong Kong100.0%
Hungary2010.1%
India1870.1%
Indonesia200.0%
Iran210.0%
Ireland1060.1%
Israel470.0%
Italy3120.2%
Jamaica6,2563.0%
Japan760.0%
Jordan320.0%
Kenya250.0%
Korea2230.1%
Laos230.0%
Latin America31,84815.1%
Latvia180.0%
Lebanon2510.1%
Lithuania150.0%
Malaysia240.0%
Mexico1,0050.5%
Middle Africa210.0%
Moldova720.0%
Morocco700.0%
Netherlands810.0%
Nicaragua7690.4%
Nigeria1020.1%
Northern Africa980.1%
Northern Europe1,2050.6%
Norway230.0%
Oceania240.0%
Pakistan590.0%
Panama1800.1%
Peru1,1970.6%
Philippines1,2950.6%
Poland820.0%
Portugal5000.2%
Romania460.0%
Russia1120.1%
Saudi Arabia70.0%
Scotland110.0%
Singapore150.0%
South Africa2440.1%
South America7,6463.6%
South Central Asia2750.1%
South Eastern Asia2,0121.0%
Southern Europe1,0430.5%
Spain1590.1%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines2060.1%
Sweden550.0%
Switzerland360.0%
Taiwan1240.1%
Thailand1820.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1,2890.6%
Ukraine1000.1%
Uruguay60.0%
Venezuela6660.3%
Vietnam4530.2%
Western Africa3260.2%
Western Asia3370.2%
Western Europe7930.4%
Zaire210.0%
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Sex and Age in Port St Lucie

Sex and Age in Port St Lucie

The most populous age groups in Port St Lucie are 55 to 59 Years (7,053 | 6.8%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (7,708 | 7.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Port St Lucie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,846 (5.7%)5,013 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Years5,866 (5.7%)5,745 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years6,780 (6.6%)6,586 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years6,182 (6.0%)5,984 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years5,558 (5.4%)5,418 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years5,894 (5.7%)5,976 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years6,602 (6.4%)6,589 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years5,710 (5.5%)6,152 (5.7%)
40 to 44 Years6,828 (6.6%)7,021 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years6,258 (6.1%)6,584 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years7,004 (6.8%)7,019 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years7,053 (6.8%)7,708 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years6,879 (6.7%)7,299 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years5,817 (5.6%)6,489 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years5,399 (5.2%)6,563 (6.1%)
75 to 79 Years4,024 (3.9%)5,664 (5.3%)
80 to 84 Years3,607 (3.5%)3,251 (3.0%)
85 Years and over1,977 (1.9%)2,175 (2.0%)
Total103,284 (100.0%)107,236 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Port St Lucie

Median Family Size in Port St Lucie

The median family size in Port St Lucie is 3.19 persons per family, with single female/mother families (10,688 | 19.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.4 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,816 | 6.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.79 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Port St Lucie
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple41,673 (74.2%)3.17
Single Male/Father3,816 (6.8%)2.79
Single Female/Mother10,688 (19.0%)3.40
Total Families56,177 (100.0%)3.19

Median Household Size in Port St Lucie

The median household size in Port St Lucie is 2.80 persons per household, with single female/mother households (10,688 | 14.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.65 persons per household. non-family households (18,783 | 25.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Port St Lucie
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple41,673 (55.6%)3.22
Single Male/Father3,816 (5.1%)3.36
Single Female/Mother10,688 (14.3%)3.65
Non-family18,783 (25.1%)1.26
Total Households74,960 (100.0%)2.80

Household Size by Marriage Status in Port St Lucie

Out of a total of 74,960 households in Port St Lucie, 56,177 (74.9%) are family households, while 18,783 (25.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 25,589, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 15,405.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Port St Lucie
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-15,405 (20.5%)
2-Person Households25,589 (34.1%)3,029 (4.0%)
3-Person Households12,512 (16.7%)204 (0.3%)
4-Person Households11,306 (15.1%)138 (0.2%)
5-Person Households4,341 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,627 (2.2%)7 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households802 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total56,177 (74.9%)18,783 (25.1%)

Female Fertility in Port St Lucie

Fertility by Age in Port St Lucie

Average fertility rate in Port St Lucie is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Port St Lucie
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years16 (0.7%)3.0
20 to 34 years1,735 (72.9%)96.0
35 to 50 years630 (26.5%)29.0
Total2,381 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Port St Lucie

62.1% of women with births (2,381) in Port St Lucie 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 35.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Port St Lucie
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,112 (64.1%)623 (35.9%)
35 to 50 years367 (58.3%)263 (41.7%)
Total1,479 (62.1%)902 (37.9%)

Fertility by Education in Port St Lucie

Average fertility rate in Port St Lucie is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 147.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 9.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 36.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Port St Lucie
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School64 (2.7%)9.0
High School Diploma381 (16.0%)34.0
College or Associate's Degree858 (36.0%)53.0
Bachelor's Degree619 (26.0%)78.0
Graduate Degree459 (19.3%)147.0
Total2,381 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Port St Lucie

37.9% of women with births in Port St Lucie are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 74.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Port St Lucie
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma96 (25.2%)285 (74.8%)
College or Associate's Degree524 (61.1%)334 (38.9%)
Bachelor's Degree428 (69.1%)191 (30.9%)
Graduate Degree367 (80.0%)92 (20.0%)
Total1,479 (62.1%)902 (37.9%)

Income in Port St Lucie

Income Overview in Port St Lucie

Per Capita Income in Port St Lucie is $35,301, while median incomes of families and households are $82,429 and $75,040 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income210,520$35,301
Median Family Income56,177$82,429
Mean Family Income56,177$103,003
Median Household Income74,960$75,040
Mean Household Income74,960$94,089
Income Deficit56,177$9,639
Wage / Income Gap (%)210,52024.71%
Wage / Income Gap ($)210,52075.29¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index210,5200.41

Earnings by Sex in Port St Lucie

Average Earnings in Port St Lucie are $39,259, $45,513 for men and $34,265 for women, a difference of 24.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Port St Lucie
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male54,721 (52.2%)$45,513
Female50,081 (47.8%)$34,265
Total104,802 (100.0%)$39,259

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Port St Lucie

The most common earnings brackets in Port St Lucie are $100,000+ for men (6,904 | 12.6%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (4,930 | 9.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Port St Lucie
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,256 (2.3%)1,972 (3.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,491 (2.7%)1,105 (2.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,409 (2.6%)1,661 (3.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,008 (1.8%)1,185 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,315 (2.4%)2,060 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,181 (2.2%)1,351 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499963 (1.8%)1,280 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999872 (1.6%)1,325 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,833 (3.4%)1,888 (3.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,764 (3.2%)2,985 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,176 (5.8%)4,110 (8.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,029 (7.4%)4,930 (9.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,047 (7.4%)3,174 (6.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,526 (4.6%)2,947 (5.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,935 (7.2%)3,494 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,950 (5.4%)3,408 (6.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,719 (8.6%)3,757 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,520 (6.4%)1,807 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,823 (10.6%)3,475 (6.9%)
$100,000+6,904 (12.6%)2,167 (4.3%)
Total54,721 (100.0%)50,081 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Port St Lucie

Average earnings in Port St Lucie are $49,511 for men and $37,401 for women, a difference of 24.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $64,989, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,771. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,181, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,276.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Port St Lucie
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,771$27,276
High School Diploma$41,385$28,083
College or Associate's Degree$51,074$36,590
Bachelor's Degree$57,384$49,597
Graduate Degree$64,989$54,181
Total$49,511$37,401

Family Income in Port St Lucie

Family Income Brackets in Port St Lucie

According to the Port St Lucie family income data, there are 12,527 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 674 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Port St Lucie
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0009551.7%
$10,000 to $14,9996741.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992,1353.8%
$25,000 to $34,9993,3716.0%
$35,000 to $49,9995,78610.3%
$50,000 to $74,99911,91021.2%
$75,000 to $99,99910,28018.3%
$100,000 to $149,99912,52722.3%
$150,000 to $199,9994,2137.5%
$200,000+4,2697.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Port St Lucie

6-person families (1,553 | 2.8%) account for the highest median family income in Port St Lucie with $103,250 per family, while 2-person families (27,358 | 48.7%) have the highest median income of $36,828 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Port St Lucie
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families27,358 (48.7%)$73,655
3-Person Families13,124 (23.4%)$89,347
4-Person Families9,688 (17.2%)$91,779
5-Person Families3,813 (6.8%)$90,255
6-Person Families1,553 (2.8%)$103,250
7+ Person Families641 (1.1%)$86,875
Total56,177 (100.0%)$82,429

Family Income by Number of Earners in Port St Lucie

The median family income in Port St Lucie is $82,429, with families comprising 3+ earners (6,975) having the highest median family income of $120,296, while families with no earners (11,082) have the lowest median family income of $55,977, accounting for 12.4% and 19.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Port St Lucie
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11,082 (19.7%)$55,977
1 Earner18,093 (32.2%)$66,202
2 Earners20,027 (35.6%)$100,180
3+ Earners6,975 (12.4%)$120,296
Total56,177 (100.0%)$82,429

Household Income in Port St Lucie

Household Income Brackets in Port St Lucie

With 15,667 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Port St Lucie, accounting for 20.9% of all households. In contrast, only 1,274 households (1.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Port St Lucie
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,6993.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991,2741.7%
$15,000 to $24,9994,7976.4%
$25,000 to $34,9995,2477.0%
$35,000 to $49,9997,79610.4%
$50,000 to $74,99915,66720.9%
$75,000 to $99,99912,96817.3%
$100,000 to $149,99914,76719.7%
$150,000 to $199,9994,7976.4%
$200,000+5,0226.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Port St Lucie

The median household income in Port St Lucie is $75,040, with the highest median household income of $85,048 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 30,296 households (40.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 674 households (0.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Port St Lucie
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years674 (0.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years19,805 (26.4%)$82,239
45 to 64 Years30,296 (40.4%)$85,048
65+ Years24,185 (32.3%)$58,921
Total74,960 (100.0%)$75,040

Poverty in Port St Lucie

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Port St Lucie

With 7.0% poverty level for males and 9.9% for females among the residents of Port St Lucie, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 896 males (15.7%) and 259 females (23.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Port St Lucie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years896 (15.7%)361 (7.2%)
5 Years120 (10.8%)259 (23.4%)
6 to 11 Years777 (11.6%)1,045 (15.7%)
12 to 14 Years378 (8.1%)472 (11.0%)
15 Years222 (12.3%)72 (6.4%)
16 and 17 Years146 (6.5%)314 (11.0%)
18 to 24 Years592 (7.7%)890 (12.0%)
25 to 34 Years575 (4.6%)1,039 (8.3%)
35 to 44 Years485 (3.9%)1,555 (11.8%)
45 to 54 Years785 (5.9%)934 (6.9%)
55 to 64 Years840 (6.0%)1,399 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years737 (6.6%)1,040 (8.0%)
75 Years and over594 (6.2%)1,194 (11.1%)
Total7,147 (7.0%)10,574 (9.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Port St Lucie

According to the poverty statistics in Port St Lucie, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.1% of males and 93.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Port St Lucie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,799 (84.3%)4,637 (92.8%)
5 Years988 (89.2%)846 (76.6%)
6 to 11 Years5,952 (88.4%)5,613 (84.3%)
12 to 14 Years4,274 (91.9%)3,839 (89.0%)
15 Years1,584 (87.7%)1,052 (93.6%)
16 and 17 Years2,119 (93.5%)2,541 (89.0%)
18 to 24 Years7,075 (92.3%)6,533 (88.0%)
25 to 34 Years11,920 (95.4%)11,526 (91.7%)
35 to 44 Years12,052 (96.1%)11,618 (88.2%)
45 to 54 Years12,477 (94.1%)12,669 (93.1%)
55 to 64 Years13,091 (94.0%)13,571 (90.6%)
65 to 74 Years10,394 (93.4%)11,949 (92.0%)
75 Years and over8,943 (93.8%)9,578 (88.9%)
Total95,668 (93.0%)95,972 (90.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Port St Lucie

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Port St Lucie show that 3.8% or 1,568 of the total 41,673 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 12.9%, comprising of 330 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.1%, which includes 374 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Port St Lucie
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children25,908 (96.9%)840 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children11,756 (96.9%)374 (3.1%)
3 or 4 Children2,225 (87.1%)330 (12.9%)
5 or more Children216 (90.0%)24 (10.0%)
Total40,105 (96.2%)1,568 (3.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Port St Lucie

According to the poverty data in Port St Lucie, 2.8% or 107 single-father households and 14.1% or 1,505 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 107 households (6.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 386 households (51.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Port St Lucie
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)279 (6.4%)
1 or 2 Children107 (6.4%)840 (15.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)386 (51.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total107 (2.8%)1,505 (14.1%)

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

The poverty data for Port St Lucie shows that 1,568 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 1,612 of the single-parent households (11.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 330 households (12.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 386 household (44.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Port St Lucie
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children840 (3.1%)279 (4.4%)
1 or 2 Children374 (3.1%)947 (13.1%)
3 or 4 Children330 (12.9%)386 (44.2%)
5 or more Children24 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,568 (3.8%)1,612 (11.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Port St Lucie

Employment by Class of Employer in Port St Lucie

Among the 95,431 employed individuals in Port St Lucie, private company employees (66,186 | 69.4%), local government employees (6,873 | 7.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (6,751 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Port St Lucie
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees66,18669.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,2276.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,3885.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations6,7517.1%
Local Government Employees6,8737.2%
State Government Employees2,3292.4%
Federal Government Employees1,5091.6%
Unpaid Family Workers1680.2%
Total95,431100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Port St Lucie

According to the labor force statistics for Port St Lucie, out of the total population over 16 years of age (171,754), 59.9% or 102,881 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 5,864 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.6% or 11,819 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.7% or 868 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Port St Lucie
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,824 (41.4%)868 (22.7%)
20 to 24 Years8,419 (76.7%)775 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Years10,006 (84.3%)630 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years11,819 (89.6%)733 (6.2%)
35 to 44 Years22,369 (87.0%)671 (3.0%)
45 to 54 Years22,513 (83.8%)833 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years10,185 (69.0%)581 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years7,373 (52.0%)354 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,412 (22.3%)341 (6.3%)
75 Years and over1,076 (5.2%)46 (4.3%)
Total102,881 (59.9%)5,864 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Port St Lucie

According to labor force statistics for Port St Lucie, 79.1% of individuals (84,302) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (106,576) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 3,794 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 84.1% or 23,595 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.9% or 321 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Port St Lucie
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,448 (63.6%)505 (5.9%)
High School Diploma25,076 (75.4%)1,696 (5.1%)
College / Associate Degree30,128 (82.1%)1,431 (3.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher23,595 (84.1%)1,234 (4.4%)
Total84,302 (79.1%)4,796 (4.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Port St Lucie

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Port St Lucie are Management (10,395 | 10.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (7,277 | 7.5%), Community & Social Service (7,051 | 7.3%), Business & Financial (4,374 | 4.5%), and Health Technologists (4,294 | 4.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Port St Lucie

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Port St Lucie, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (92.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (71.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (64.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (74.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (68.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Port St Lucie
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5,670 (54.5%)4,725 (45.5%)
Business & Financial2,329 (53.2%)2,045 (46.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,826 (71.0%)1,152 (29.0%)
Computers & Mathematics1,405 (64.9%)761 (35.1%)
Architecture & Engineering1,082 (92.2%)91 (7.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science339 (53.0%)300 (46.9%)
Community & Social Service 2,681 (38.0%)4,370 (62.0%)
Education, Arts & Media396 (37.9%)648 (62.1%)
Legal Services & Support283 (44.9%)348 (55.1%)
Education Instruction & Library1,314 (31.5%)2,853 (68.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment688 (56.9%)521 (43.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,870 (25.7%)5,407 (74.3%)
Health Technologists1,094 (25.5%)3,200 (74.5%)
Total (Category)15,376 (46.5%)17,699 (53.5%)
Total (Overall)50,830 (52.4%)46,109 (47.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Port St Lucie are Healthcare Support (5,294 | 5.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (4,899 | 5.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,909 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (2,959 | 3.0%), and Security & Protection (2,031 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Port St Lucie

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Port St Lucie, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (80.7%), Security & Protection (72.7%), and Law Enforcement (63.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.2%), Personal Care & Service (71.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (53.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Port St Lucie
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support888 (16.8%)4,406 (83.2%)
Security & Protection1,476 (72.7%)555 (27.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention854 (80.7%)204 (19.3%)
Law Enforcement622 (63.9%)351 (36.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,655 (54.2%)2,244 (45.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,838 (47.0%)2,071 (53.0%)
Personal Care & Service841 (28.4%)2,118 (71.6%)
Total (Category)7,698 (40.3%)11,394 (59.7%)
Total (Overall)50,830 (52.4%)46,109 (47.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Port St Lucie are Sales & Related (11,424 | 11.8%), and Office & Administration (10,880 | 11.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Port St Lucie

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Port St Lucie
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5,791 (50.7%)5,633 (49.3%)
Office & Administration2,326 (21.4%)8,554 (78.6%)
Total (Category)8,117 (36.4%)14,187 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)50,830 (52.4%)46,109 (47.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Port St Lucie are Construction & Extraction (5,480 | 5.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,681 | 4.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (77 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Port St Lucie

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Port St Lucie
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry34 (44.2%)43 (55.8%)
Construction & Extraction5,364 (97.9%)116 (2.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,442 (94.9%)239 (5.1%)
Total (Category)9,840 (96.1%)398 (3.9%)
Total (Overall)50,830 (52.4%)46,109 (47.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Port St Lucie are Transportation (4,884 | 5.0%), Production (4,059 | 4.2%), and Material Moving (3,287 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Port St Lucie

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Port St Lucie
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,965 (73.1%)1,094 (27.0%)
Transportation4,217 (86.3%)667 (13.7%)
Material Moving2,617 (79.6%)670 (20.4%)
Total (Category)9,799 (80.1%)2,431 (19.9%)
Total (Overall)50,830 (52.4%)46,109 (47.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Port St Lucie

Employment Industries in Port St Lucie

The major employment industries in Port St Lucie include Health Care & Social Assistance (16,850 | 17.4%), Retail Trade (12,828 | 13.2%), Construction (8,903 | 9.2%), Administrative & Support (6,344 | 6.5%), and Educational Services (6,014 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in Port St Lucie

Employment Industries by Sex in Port St Lucie

The Port St Lucie industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.6%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (84.8%), and Utilities (78.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.2%), Enterprise Management (75.3%), and Educational Services (67.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Port St Lucie
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting442 (84.8%)79 (15.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction7,891 (88.6%)1,012 (11.4%)
Manufacturing2,939 (70.3%)1,240 (29.7%)
Wholesale Trade1,734 (75.5%)563 (24.5%)
Retail Trade6,649 (51.8%)6,179 (48.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,427 (74.8%)1,492 (25.2%)
Utilities1,141 (78.0%)321 (22.0%)
Information1,259 (76.9%)379 (23.1%)
Finance & Insurance1,240 (36.0%)2,202 (64.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,076 (44.6%)1,335 (55.4%)
Professional & Scientific2,539 (47.4%)2,816 (52.6%)
Enterprise Management57 (24.7%)174 (75.3%)
Administrative & Support3,350 (52.8%)2,994 (47.2%)
Educational Services1,943 (32.3%)4,071 (67.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,846 (22.8%)13,004 (77.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,781 (74.3%)615 (25.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,044 (53.2%)2,673 (46.8%)
Public Administration2,573 (57.7%)1,889 (42.3%)
Total50,830 (52.4%)46,109 (47.6%)

Education in Port St Lucie

School Enrollment in Port St Lucie

The most common levels of schooling among the 47,841 students in Port St Lucie are middle school (11,208 | 23.4%), high school (10,806 | 22.6%), and college / undergraduate (9,634 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Port St Lucie
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,8255.9%
Kindergarten2,3855.0%
Elementary School8,91718.6%
Middle School11,20823.4%
High School10,80622.6%
College / Undergraduate9,63420.1%
Graduate / Professional2,0664.3%
Total47,841100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Port St Lucie

Out of a total of 47,841 students who are enrolled in schools in Port St Lucie, 8,181 (17.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 39,660 (82.9%) 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 998 (44.7% 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 7,334 (92.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Port St Lucie
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,235 (55.3%)998 (44.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old9,147 (82.4%)1,954 (17.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds11,441 (86.8%)1,743 (13.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7,334 (92.8%)568 (7.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,335 (83.3%)467 (16.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3,226 (84.6%)589 (15.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,663 (78.4%)732 (21.6%)
35 Years and over2,259 (66.3%)1,150 (33.7%)
Total39,660 (82.9%)8,181 (17.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Port St Lucie

Business (10,058 | 24.1%), science & technology (4,955 | 11.9%), education (4,777 | 11.4%), arts & humanities (4,183 | 10.0%), and social sciences (2,607 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 41,786 individuals in Port St Lucie who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Port St Lucie
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,5363.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,0564.9%
Physical & Health Sciences1,1612.8%
Psychology1,6774.0%
Social Sciences2,6076.2%
Engineering2,5336.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies3050.7%
Science & Technology4,95511.9%
Business10,05824.1%
Education4,77711.4%
Literature & Languages1,4233.4%
Liberal Arts & History2,0554.9%
Visual & Performing Arts1,1162.7%
Communications1,3443.2%
Arts & Humanities4,18310.0%
Total41,786100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Port St Lucie

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Port St Lucie

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Port St Lucie are males with 2 vehicles (22,700, accounting for 45.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (18,911, making up 50.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Port St Lucie
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle628 (1.3%)496 (1.1%)
1 Vehicle7,094 (14.1%)7,800 (17.2%)
2 Vehicles22,700 (45.3%)18,911 (41.8%)
3 Vehicles13,151 (26.2%)12,077 (26.7%)
4 Vehicles5,195 (10.4%)4,723 (10.4%)
5 or more Vehicles1,370 (2.7%)1,232 (2.7%)
Total50,138 (100.0%)45,239 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Port St Lucie

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Port St Lucie are 30 to 34 minutes (16,080 commuters, 18.5%), 15 to 19 minutes (13,927 commuters, 16.0%), and 20 to 24 minutes (13,580 commuters, 15.6%).
Commute Time in Port St Lucie
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,2631.5%
5 to 9 Minutes4,8585.6%
10 to 14 Minutes8,5609.9%
15 to 19 Minutes13,92716.0%
20 to 24 Minutes13,58015.6%
25 to 29 Minutes3,9714.6%
30 to 34 Minutes16,08018.5%
35 to 39 Minutes2,6733.1%
40 to 44 Minutes3,7174.3%
45 to 59 Minutes9,93311.4%
60 to 89 Minutes5,3926.2%
90 or more Minutes2,9293.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Port St Lucie

The most common commute times in Port St Lucie are 30 to 34 minutes (9,217 commuters, 19.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (7,239 commuters, 17.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Port St Lucie
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes795 (1.7%)468 (1.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,285 (4.9%)2,573 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,666 (7.9%)4,894 (12.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes6,688 (14.4%)7,239 (17.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes7,233 (15.6%)6,347 (15.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,952 (4.2%)2,019 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes9,217 (19.8%)6,863 (17.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,203 (2.6%)1,470 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,903 (4.1%)1,814 (4.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes5,672 (12.2%)4,261 (10.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,671 (7.9%)1,721 (4.3%)
90 or more Minutes2,171 (4.7%)758 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Port St Lucie

The most frequent times of departure to work in Port St Lucie are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (6,686, 14.4%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (5,925, 14.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Port St Lucie
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,635 (5.7%)1,582 (3.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3,071 (6.6%)890 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,649 (5.7%)1,142 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,856 (10.4%)3,057 (7.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,836 (10.4%)4,090 (10.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6,158 (13.3%)5,052 (12.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4,433 (9.5%)5,321 (13.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6,686 (14.4%)5,925 (14.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,328 (2.9%)2,227 (5.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,051 (6.6%)3,459 (8.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,054 (2.3%)1,599 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM495 (1.1%)297 (0.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,554 (5.5%)3,152 (7.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,650 (5.7%)2,634 (6.5%)
Total46,456 (100.0%)40,427 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Port St Lucie

Occupancy by Ownership in Port St Lucie

Of the total 74,960 dwellings in Port St Lucie, owner-occupied units account for 62,030 (82.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 12,930 (17.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Port St Lucie
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units62,03082.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12,93017.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units74,960100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Port St Lucie

Occupancy by Household Size in Port St Lucie
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household15,40520.5%
2-Person Household28,61838.2%
3-Person Household12,71617.0%
4+ Person Household18,22124.3%
Total Housing Units74,960100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Port St Lucie

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Port St Lucie
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household12,195 (79.2%)3,210 (20.8%)
2-Person Household25,504 (89.1%)3,114 (10.9%)
3-Person Household10,221 (80.4%)2,495 (19.6%)
4+ Person Household14,110 (77.4%)4,111 (22.6%)
Total Housing Units62,030 (82.8%)12,930 (17.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Port St Lucie

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Port St Lucie
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4,424 (76.1%)1,392 (23.9%)
High School Diploma14,654 (77.8%)4,171 (22.2%)
College/Associate Degree24,572 (84.4%)4,547 (15.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher18,380 (86.7%)2,820 (13.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Port St Lucie

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Port St Lucie
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8,38911.2%
35 to 44 Years12,09016.1%
45 to 54 Years14,32819.1%
55 to 64 Years15,96821.3%
65 to 74 Years12,83317.1%
75 to 84 Years8,93811.9%
85 Years and Over2,4143.2%
Total74,960100.0%

Housing Finances in Port St Lucie

Median Income by Occupancy in Port St Lucie

Median Income by Occupancy in Port St Lucie
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied62,030 (82.8%)$79,759
Renter-Occupied12,930 (17.2%)$57,416
Average74,960 (100.0%)$75,040

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Port St Lucie

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Port St Lucie
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,361 (2.2%)318 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999570 (0.9%)437 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,012 (1.6%)259 (2.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,159 (1.9%)681 (5.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,538 (4.1%)415 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,871 (6.2%)1,374 (10.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,755 (9.3%)2,061 (15.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,641 (20.4%)3,000 (23.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,782 (17.4%)2,168 (16.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99912,961 (20.9%)1,774 (13.7%)
$150,000 or more9,380 (15.1%)443 (3.4%)
Total62,030 (100.0%)12,930 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Port St Lucie

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Port St Lucie
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,317 (3.7%)40 (0.3%)
$300 to $4995,106 (8.2%)100 (0.8%)
$500 to $79910,049 (16.2%)450 (3.5%)
$800 to $9994,518 (7.3%)379 (2.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49912,766 (20.6%)3,423 (26.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99913,583 (21.9%)5,091 (39.4%)
$2,000 to $2,4998,463 (13.6%)2,496 (19.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,026 (4.9%)385 (3.0%)
$3,000 or more2,202 (3.5%)165 (1.3%)
Total62,030 (100.0%)12,930 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Port St Lucie

Housing Structures in Port St Lucie

Housing Structures in Port St Lucie
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached66,79889.1%
Single Unit, Attached2,4243.2%
2 Unit Apartments1810.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,0621.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,0201.4%
10 or more Apartments2,4813.3%
Mobile Home / Other9941.3%
Total74,960100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Port St Lucie

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Port St Lucie
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached57,965 (86.8%)8,833 (13.2%)
Single Unit, Attached1,997 (82.4%)427 (17.6%)
2 Unit Apartments74 (40.9%)107 (59.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments578 (54.4%)484 (45.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments179 (17.5%)841 (82.5%)
10 or more Apartments464 (18.7%)2,017 (81.3%)
Mobile Home / Other773 (77.8%)221 (22.2%)
Total62,030 (82.8%)12,930 (17.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Port St Lucie

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Port St Lucie
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room54 (0.1%)298 (2.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms816 (1.3%)1,051 (8.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms16,021 (25.8%)4,229 (32.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms28,255 (45.6%)5,219 (40.4%)
8 or more Rooms16,884 (27.2%)2,133 (16.5%)
Total62,030 (100.0%)12,930 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Port St Lucie

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Port St Lucie
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,058 (4.9%)252 (1.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas244 (0.4%)135 (1.0%)
Electricity56,831 (91.6%)12,181 (94.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene131 (0.2%)155 (1.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels238 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used1,528 (2.5%)207 (1.6%)
Total62,030 (100.0%)12,930 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Port St Lucie

Household Vehicle Usage in Port St Lucie
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,100 (1.8%)484 (3.7%)
1 Vehicle19,234 (31.0%)5,769 (44.6%)
2 Vehicles27,913 (45.0%)4,577 (35.4%)
3 or more Vehicles13,783 (22.2%)2,100 (16.2%)
Total62,030 (100.0%)12,930 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Port St Lucie

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Port St Lucie

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units21,25740,773
Median Property Value$275,700$302,900
Median Household Income$60,202$7,057
Monthly Housing Costs$615$2,134
Real Estate Taxes$2,873$740

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Port St Lucie

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Port St Lucie
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000907 (4.3%)544 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999576 (2.7%)166 (0.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99911,317 (53.2%)19,298 (47.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9996,430 (30.2%)18,369 (45.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,512 (7.1%)1,924 (4.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999193 (0.9%)247 (0.6%)
$1,000,000 or more322 (1.5%)225 (0.5%)
Total21,257 (100.0%)40,773 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Port St Lucie

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Port St Lucie
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,029 (4.8%)657 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,846 (13.4%)902 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,007 (9.4%)1,863 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,733 (12.9%)1,864 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,299 (20.2%)3,022 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,269 (15.4%)8,342 (20.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,751 (12.9%)7,513 (18.4%)
$150,000 or more2,323 (10.9%)10,210 (25.0%)
Total21,257 (100.0%)40,773 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Port St Lucie

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Port St Lucie
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,249 (15.3%)89,820 (220.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,998 (14.1%)7,033 (17.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,421 (16.1%)10,674 (26.2%)
4.0x or more11,269 (53.0%)7,046 (17.3%)
Total21,257 (100.0%)40,773 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Port St Lucie

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Port St Lucie
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,195 (5.6%)305 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,4992,706 (12.7%)824 (2.0%)
$800 to $1,49916,405 (77.2%)4,009 (9.8%)
Total21,257 (100.0%)40,773 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Port St Lucie

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port St Lucie

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port St Lucie
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years12,252 (93.7%)819 (6.3%)
6 to 18 Years30,127 (92.4%)2,463 (7.6%)
19 to 25 Years11,940 (78.9%)3,200 (21.1%)
26 to 34 Years18,528 (80.0%)4,626 (20.0%)
35 to 44 Years20,984 (81.9%)4,631 (18.1%)
45 to 54 Years22,864 (85.2%)3,962 (14.8%)
55 to 64 Years25,770 (89.2%)3,131 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years23,979 (99.4%)141 (0.6%)
75 Years and older20,261 (99.8%)48 (0.2%)
Total186,705 (89.0%)23,021 (11.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Port St Lucie

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Port St Lucie
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born12,252 (93.7%)819 (6.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen30,127 (92.4%)2,463 (7.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen11,940 (78.9%)3,200 (21.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Port St Lucie

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Port St Lucie
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00012,790 (84.2%)2,396 (15.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99927,056 (89.9%)3,035 (10.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99936,396 (88.7%)4,655 (11.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99932,358 (85.1%)5,674 (14.9%)
$100,000 and over77,792 (91.5%)7,204 (8.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port St Lucie

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port St Lucie
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66,230 (47.7%)6,112 (46.8%)
6 to 18 Years12,487 (38.3%)18,925 (58.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,764 (11.7%)10,517 (69.5%)
25 to 34 Years3,870 (16.7%)15,508 (67.0%)
35 to 44 Years3,569 (13.9%)18,505 (72.2%)
45 to 54 Years4,193 (15.6%)20,987 (78.2%)
55 to 64 Years6,635 (23.0%)21,850 (75.6%)
65 to 74 Years22,813 (94.6%)11,628 (48.2%)
75 Years and over19,858 (97.8%)10,647 (52.4%)
Total81,419 (38.8%)134,679 (64.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Port St Lucie

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Port St Lucie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years171 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,239 (7.4%)761 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,872 (9.3%)1,166 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years5,309 (13.4%)4,396 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,364 (21.2%)3,064 (23.6%)
75 Years and over4,041 (42.4%)4,727 (43.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Port St Lucie

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Port St Lucie: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years171 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years83 (0.5%)183 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years268 (1.3%)272 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years969 (2.5%)823 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years951 (8.5%)888 (6.8%)
75 Years and over2,222 (23.3%)1,999 (18.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Port St Lucie: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years112 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years81 (0.5%)305 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years126 (0.6%)516 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years782 (2.0%)769 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years398 (3.6%)450 (3.5%)
75 Years and over788 (8.3%)638 (5.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Port St Lucie: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years934 (5.6%)639 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,554 (7.7%)793 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years2,373 (6.0%)1,976 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years478 (4.3%)671 (5.2%)
75 Years and over1,509 (15.8%)1,170 (10.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Port St Lucie: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)208 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years256 (1.3%)205 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years2,665 (6.7%)2,851 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,459 (13.1%)1,961 (15.1%)
75 Years and over2,800 (29.4%)3,486 (32.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Port St Lucie: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years218 (1.3%)203 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years147 (0.7%)155 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,206 (3.0%)877 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years525 (4.7%)283 (2.2%)
75 Years and over1,280 (13.4%)1,354 (12.6%)

Technology Access in Port St Lucie

Computing Device Access in Port St Lucie

Computing Device Access in Port St Lucie
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop65,64587.6%
Smartphone68,81891.8%
Tablet52,30469.8%
No Computing Device2,1722.9%
Total74,960100.0%

Internet Access in Port St Lucie

Internet Access in Port St Lucie
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet830.1%
Broadband Home63,02884.1%
Cellular Data Only5,3227.1%
Satellite Internet6,4818.6%
No Internet4,2265.6%
Total74,960100.0%

Port St Lucie Summary

Port St. Lucie is a city located in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. It is the most populous municipality in the county with a population of 164,603 as of the 2010 census. It is located 125 miles (201 km) southeast of Orlando, and 114 miles (183 km) northwest of Miami. Port St. Lucie forms part of a metropolitan area called the Port St. Lucie, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area that in 2009 was estimated to have 425,000 residents.

History

The area that is now Port St. Lucie was originally inhabited by the Ais Indians, who were part of the Seminole tribe. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 19th century, and the area was incorporated as a city in 1961.
The city was named after Saint Lucie of Syracuse, a Christian martyr who was sentenced to death by the Roman Emperor Diocletian in the year 304. The city was originally called "Port St. Lucie Village," but the name was changed to "Port St. Lucie" in 1961.
The city experienced rapid growth in the late 20th century, and by 2000, the population had grown to over 100,000. The city has continued to grow since then, and as of the 2010 census, the population was 164,603.

Geography

Port St. Lucie is located in the Treasure Coast region of Florida, on the east coast of the state. It is bordered by the St. Lucie River to the north, the Indian River Lagoon to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The city covers an area of 55.2 square miles (143 km2), of which 54.2 square miles (140 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) is water.
The city is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. The average temperature in the city is 75°F (24°C), with an average high of 81°F (27°C) and an average low of 68°F (20°C).

Economy

Port St. Lucie is a major economic center in the region, with a diverse economy that includes manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and tourism. The city is home to several major employers, including the St. Lucie Medical Center, the St. Lucie County School District, and the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office.
The city is also home to several major manufacturing companies, including the Torrey Pines Golf Company, the Florida Power & Light Company, and the Florida East Coast Railway.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 164,603 people, 63,943 households, and 44,844 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,988.3 people per square mile (1,157.2/km2). There were 71,843 housing units at an average density of 1,316.7 per square mile (508.2/km2).
The racial makeup of the city was 77.2% White, 11.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.2% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.6% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,939, and the median income for a family was $50,898. Males had a median income of $36,842 versus $27,868 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,845. About 10.2% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Port St Lucie?
Total Population of Port St Lucie is 210,520.
What is the Total Male Population of Port St Lucie?
Total Male Population of Port St Lucie is 103,284.
What is the Total Female Population of Port St Lucie?
Total Female Population of Port St Lucie is 107,236.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Port St Lucie?
There are 96.31 Males per 100 Females in Port St Lucie.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Port St Lucie?
There are 103.83 Females per 100 Males in Port St Lucie.
What is the Median Population Age in Port St Lucie?
Median Population Age in Port St Lucie is 43.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Port St Lucie
Average Family Size in Port St Lucie is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Port St Lucie
Average Household Size in Port St Lucie is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Port St Lucie?
Per Capita income in Port St Lucie is $35,301.
What is the Median Family Income in Port St Lucie?
Median Family Income in Port St Lucie is $82,429.
What is the Median Household income in Port St Lucie?
Median Household Income in Port St Lucie is $75,040.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Port St Lucie?
Income or Wage Gap in Port St Lucie is 24.7%.
Women in Port St Lucie earn 75.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Port St Lucie?
Family Income Deficit in Port St Lucie is $9,639.
Families that are below poverty line in Port St Lucie earn $9,639 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Port St Lucie?
Inequality or Gini Index in Port St Lucie is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Port St Lucie?
There are 102,881 People in the Labor Forcein in Port St Lucie.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Port St Lucie?
59.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Port St Lucie.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Port St Lucie?
Unemployment Rate in Port St Lucie is 5.7%.