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CITY · 2010 ACS

St. Lucie

Florida · 590 residents · 0.898 sq mi
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St. Lucie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $358,300. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
590
−2%since 2000
from 604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
657 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 673 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.2
+11%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4675686707718721990201020202024St. Lucie
2024714
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,542
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,611 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,991
+44%since 2000
from $25,651 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$358,300
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.4
+124%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(574)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(49)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(543)
Black1.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(27)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other3%(18)
Diversity Score22.8%(134)
Diversity Score
23
+178%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.0%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Lucie, Florida?

St. Lucie, Florida has about 590 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Lucie, Florida earns about $48,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Lucie, Florida expensive?

In St. Lucie, Florida, the median home is worth about $358,300, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in St. Lucie, Florida?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in St. Lucie, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 15.9% of people in St. Lucie, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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