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St. Johns County

Florida · 190,039 residents · 600.641 sq mi
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St. Johns County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,663. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $294,100. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190,039
+54%since 2000
from 123,135 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
316 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+4%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
62K128K195K262K329K1990201020202024St. Johns County
2024307K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,663
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,099 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,027
+26%since 2000
from $28,674 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,100
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,025
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+67%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(109,622)
Black6.2%(7,688)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(3,244)
Asian0.9%(1,162)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(28,330)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(162,194)
Black5.5%(10,388)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(9,972)
Asian2%(3,854)
Other1.7%(3,243)
Diversity Score32.8%(62,266)
Diversity Score
33
+42%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.6%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$160,300−45%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Johns County, Florida?

St. Johns County, Florida has about 190,039 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Johns County, Florida earns about $62,663 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Johns County, Florida expensive?

In St. Johns County, Florida, the median home is worth about $294,100, and the typical rent is about $1,025 a month.

How educated are people in St. Johns County, Florida?

About 38.7% of adults age 25 and over in St. Johns County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Johns County, Florida?

About 9.1% of people in St. Johns County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Johns County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Johns County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 106,210 residents, a change of about 127 percent over that period.

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