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St. Augustine Beach

Florida · 6,803 residents · 2.129 sq mi
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St. Augustine Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,053. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $433,600. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,803
+45%since 2000
from 4,683 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,195 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 2,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.4
+24%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024St. Augustine Beach
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,053
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,505 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,705
+85%since 2000
from $27,905 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$433,600
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,342
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $746 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+48%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(6,028)
Black0.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(374)
Asian1.1%(78)
Other1.4%(92)
Diversity Score20.4%(1,391)
Diversity Score
20
+98%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.4%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

St. Augustine Beach, Florida has about 6,803 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Augustine Beach, Florida earns about $84,053 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 $433,600, and the typical rent is about $1,342 a month.

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

About 50.8% 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 9.2% 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 3,127 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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

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