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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sawgrass

Florida · 4,942 residents · 3.025 sq mi
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Sawgrass is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,932. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 1990. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $268,200. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 108% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,942
+72%since 1990
from 2,869 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,634 / sq mi
+72%since 1990
from 948 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
51.8
+8%since 1990
from 48.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Sawgrass
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,932
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,567 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$64,798
+40%since 1990
from $46,371 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$268,200
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $148,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,084
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $751 in 1990
US average: $602
80.3%
+15.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
19.7% rent
3.3
+33%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(2,850)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(81)
Asian0.3%(9)
Diversity Score8.2%(236)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(4,756)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(93)
Asian0.9%(46)
Diversity Score8.1%(400)
8
−2%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.9%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 51.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 96.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−35%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sawgrass, Florida?

Sawgrass, Florida has about 4,942 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sawgrass, Florida?

The typical household in Sawgrass, Florida earns about $80,932 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 $268,200, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.

How educated are people in Sawgrass, Florida?

About 60.9% 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 2.5% 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 2,073 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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