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St. Augustine Beach

Florida · 6,810 residents (2025 est.) · 2.129 sq mi
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St. Augustine Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,802. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $634,400. With a median age of 55.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 130%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,860
+46%since 2000
from 4,683 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,222 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 2,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.7
+29%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,810 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024St. Augustine Beach
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,802
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,505 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,067
+158%since 2000
from $27,905 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
+32.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.496 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$634,400
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,807
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $746 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
31.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+80%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(4,432)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(129)
Asian1.2%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(485)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(6,205)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(316)
Asian0.9%(65)
Other3.7%(251)
Diversity Score22.3%(1,529)
Diversity Score
22
+115%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.3%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.9%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2017
from 87.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 89.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Augustine Beach, Florida?

St. Augustine Beach, Florida has about 6,860 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Augustine Beach, Florida?

The typical household in St. Augustine Beach, Florida earns about $100,802 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Augustine Beach, Florida expensive?

In St. Augustine Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $634,400, and the typical rent is about $1,807 a month.

How educated are people in St. Augustine Beach, Florida?

About 56.4% of adults age 25 and over in St. Augustine Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Augustine Beach, Florida?

About 8.1% of people in St. Augustine Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Augustine Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Augustine Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,184 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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

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