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Sawgrass

Florida · 5,385 residents · 3.025 sq mi
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Sawgrass is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $546,700. With a median age of 59.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 96% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,385
+9%since 2000
from 4,942 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
59.0
+14%since 2000
from 51.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Sawgrass
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52.7%(143)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(184)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.1%(219)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.7%(255)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(205)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 344.8%(260)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 447.7%(412)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.9%(643)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.6%(1,055)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7420.5%(1,104)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8413.1%(706)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.7%(199)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,125
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,932 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,552
+40%since 2000
from $64,798 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services21.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$546,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,583
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,084 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
17.0% rent
Afford Score
4.8
−10%since 2009
from 5.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sawgrass on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(4,756)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(93)
Asian0.9%(46)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(4,897)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(224)
Asian2%(109)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban2.8%(115)
Puerto Rican0.7%(30)
Colombian0.6%(26)
Salvadoran0.5%(20)
Spaniard0.3%(13)
Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(16)
Japanese0.2%(9)
Ancestry
Irish16.3%(669)
English15.9%(649)
German14.8%(606)
American9.7%(397)
Scottish6.3%(258)
Polish5.3%(217)
Italian4.8%(195)
Norwegian4.4%(182)
French1.2%(51)
British1.2%(49)
Hungarian1.2%(49)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(45)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian1%(41)
Ukrainian0.8%(34)
Welsh0.8%(33)
Greek0.8%(32)
West Indian0.6%(26)
Jamaican0.6%(26)
Dutch0.6%(23)
Slovak0.6%(23)
Russian0.5%(22)
Swedish0.5%(19)
Guyanese0.4%(15)
Swiss0.2%(10)
Czech0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married23.6%(472)
Married71.5%(1,427)
Widowed2.8%(55)
Divorced2.1%(42)
Women 15+
Never married21.3%(508)
Married57.7%(1,376)
Widowed8.3%(199)
Divorced12.7%(302)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sawgrass, Florida?

Sawgrass, Florida has about 5,385 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sawgrass, Florida?

The typical household in Sawgrass, Florida earns about $113,125 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 $546,700, and the typical rent is about $1,583 a month.

How educated are people in Sawgrass, Florida?

About 66.0% 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 3.7% 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 2,516 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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

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