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St. Johns County

Florida · 273,425 residents · 600.641 sq mi
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St. Johns County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,803. The county has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 150,290 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $326,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
273,425
+122%since 2000
from 123,135 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
455 / sq mi
+122%since 2000
from 205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+8%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
62K128K195K262K329K1990201020202024St. Johns County
2024307K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,803
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,099 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,433
+51%since 2000
from $28,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,355
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+39%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in St. Johns County on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(214,428)
Black4.7%(12,940)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(22,607)
Asian3.6%(9,764)
Other2.9%(7,925)
Diversity Score43.3%(118,443)
Segregation Score26.8%(73,253)
Diversity Score
43
+88%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$160,300−51%
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ST. JOHNS COUNTY VS
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ST. JOHNS COUNTY VS
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ST. JOHNS COUNTY VS
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Income$71,277−15%
Home value$303,500−7%
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Frequently asked

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

St. Johns County, Florida has about 273,425 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Johns County, Florida earns about $83,803 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 $326,300, and the typical rent is about $1,355 a month.

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

About 44.5% 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 7.7% 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 189,596 residents, a change of about 226 percent over that period.

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