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Port St. John

Florida · 23,474 residents · 9.321 sq mi
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Port St. John has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,948. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,474
+94%since 2000
from 12,112 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,518 / sq mi
+94%since 2000
from 1,299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+15%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K12K17K22K27K1990201020202024Port St. John
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,948
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,030 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,446
+86%since 2000
from $17,953 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,300
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,189
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $707 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+53%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(10,712)
Black4.9%(593)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(397)
Asian0.9%(110)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(2,632)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(18,198)
Black5.4%(1,263)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(2,080)
Asian1.5%(346)
Other9.3%(2,193)
Diversity Score51.3%(12,036)
Diversity Score
51
+136%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+72%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port St. John, Florida?

Port St. John, Florida has about 23,474 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port St. John, Florida?

The typical household in Port St. John, Florida earns about $66,948 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port St. John, Florida expensive?

In Port St. John, Florida, the median home is worth about $181,300, and the typical rent is about $1,189 a month.

How educated are people in Port St. John, Florida?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Port St. John, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port St. John, Florida?

About 13.4% of people in Port St. John, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port St. John, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Port St. John, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,541 residents, a change of about 163 percent over that period.

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