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St. Augustine

Florida · 14,329 residents · 9.521 sq mi
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St. Augustine has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,455. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $294,600. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,329
+24%since 2000
from 11,592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,505 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+17%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K15K16K1990201020202024St. Augustine
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,455
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,358 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,060
+56%since 2000
from $21,225 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,600
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,118
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $645 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+41%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(9,193)
Black15%(1,741)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(361)
Asian0.7%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.3%(4,675)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(11,275)
Black7.9%(1,136)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,049)
Asian1.7%(246)
Other4.2%(599)
Diversity Score45.6%(6,538)
Diversity Score
46
+13%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Augustine, Florida?

St. Augustine, Florida has about 14,329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Augustine, Florida earns about $60,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Augustine, Florida expensive?

In St. Augustine, Florida, the median home is worth about $294,600, and the typical rent is about $1,118 a month.

How educated are people in St. Augustine, Florida?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in St. Augustine, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 17.0% of people in St. Augustine, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Augustine, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Augustine, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,637 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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