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Sawgrass

Florida · 4,929 residents · 3.025 sq mi
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Sawgrass is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $888,500. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,929
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,942 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,629 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.5
+13%since 2000
from 51.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Sawgrass
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,932 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,454
+44%since 2000
from $64,798 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
+3%since 2010
from 0.500 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$888,500
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,951
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,084 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
+39.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+119%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(4,756)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(93)
Asian0.9%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(400)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(4,238)
Black1.3%(66)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(242)
Asian2.2%(106)
Other5.6%(277)
Diversity Score31.8%(1,568)
Diversity Score
32
+293%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−97.2 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2017
from 90.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sawgrass, Florida?

Sawgrass, Florida has about 4,929 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sawgrass, Florida?

The typical household in Sawgrass, Florida earns about $122,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sawgrass, Florida expensive?

In Sawgrass, Florida, the median home is worth about $888,500, and the typical rent is about $1,951 a month.

How educated are people in Sawgrass, Florida?

About 64.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sawgrass, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sawgrass, Florida?

About 7.8% of people in Sawgrass, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sawgrass, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Sawgrass, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,060 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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