St. Lucie County, Florida Population 2022
St. Lucie County, Florida's estimated population is 351,913 with a growth rate of 2.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. St. Lucie County, Florida is the 21st largest county in Florida. The 2010 Population was 278,264 and has seen a growth of 26.47% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 351,913 | 7,872 | 2.29% |
| 2021 | 344,041 | 7,872 | 2.34% |
| 2020 | 336,169 | 7,872 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 328,297 | 7,872 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 320,425 | 7,262 | 2.32% |
| 2017 | 313,163 | 7,597 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 305,566 | 8,284 | 2.79% |
| 2015 | 297,282 | 7,237 | 2.50% |
| 2014 | 290,045 | 4,746 | 1.66% |
| 2013 | 285,299 | 2,368 | 0.84% |
| 2012 | 282,931 | 2,515 | 0.90% |
| 2011 | 280,416 | 2,152 | 0.77% |
| 2010 | 278,264 | 128,093 | 85.30% |
| 1990 | 150,171 | 62,989 | 72.25% |
| 1980 | 87,182 | 36,346 | 71.50% |
| 1970 | 50,836 | 11,542 | 29.37% |
| 1960 | 39,294 | 19,114 | 94.72% |
| 1950 | 20,180 | 8,309 | 69.99% |
| 1940 | 11,871 | 4,814 | 68.22% |
| 1930 | 7,057 | -829 | -10.51% |
| 1920 | 7,886 | 3,811 | 93.52% |
| 1910 | 4,075 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228,616 | 73.05% |
| Black or African American | 63,087 | 20.16% |
| Two or More Races | 7,513 | 2.40% |
| Asian | 6,383 | 2.04% |
| Some Other Race | 5,796 | 1.85% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,284 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 268 | 0.09% |
St. Lucie County, Florida Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 114,761 | 2.7 | 73.2 |
| Married | 58,124 | 3.21 | 83.2 |
| Non Family | 37,273 | 1.32 | 68.2 |
| Female | 13,743 | 3.84 | 52.7 |
| Male | 5,621 | 3.8 | 54 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12,440 | 5.47% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18,668 | 8.21% |
| High School Graduate | 75,469 | 33.21% |
| Some College | 48,900 | 21.52% |
| Associates Degree | 22,662 | 9.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31,698 | 13.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 17,434 | 7.67% |
St. Lucie County, Florida Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 144,515 | 131,990 | 34,958 |
| Black | 40,118 | 31,989 | 6,285 |
| Hispanic | 36,438 | 27,391 | 5,983 |
| Asian | 4,438 | 3,438 | 1,429 |
| Other Race | 3,490 | 2,971 | 464 |
| 2+ Races | 3,163 | 2,578 | 772 |
| Native American | 991 | 981 | 550 |
| Islander | 118 | 118 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 55.50%.
$32,065
Average Earnings
$36,936
Average Male
$28,754
Average Female
St. Lucie County, Florida Language by Age
St. Lucie County, Florida Language
76.57% of St. Lucie County, Florida residents speak only English, while 23.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.12% of the population.
St. Lucie County, Florida Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 177,700 | 19,801 | 11.14% |
| Black | 62,238 | 11,081 | 17.80% |
| Hispanic | 59,028 | 9,094 | 15.41% |
| Multiple | 7,457 | 908 | 12.18% |
| Other | 758 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 6,380 | 641 | 10.05% |
| Native | 1,284 | 375 | 29.21% |
| Islander | 268 | 167 | 62.31% |
13.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.05%
Male Poverty Rate
14.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in St. Lucie County, Florida
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Lucie County, Florida is Islander, with 62.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Lucie County, Florida is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.50%.
St. Lucie County, Florida Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
St. Lucie County, Florida Married by Age and Sex
St. Lucie County, Florida Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
St. Lucie County, Florida Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,304 | 11.26% |
| Black | 2,465 | 5.34% |
| Hispanic | 2,390 | 5.66% |
| 2+ Races | 501 | 12.67% |
| Asian | 85 | 1.64% |
| Other Race | 71 | 1.64% |
| Native American | 69 | 6.65% |
St. Lucie County, Florida Veterans by Education
5.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
34.44%
Born in St. Lucie County, Florida
83.25%
Native Born
16.75%
Foreign Born
7.03%
Non Citizen
9.72%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.25% of St. Lucie County, Florida residents were born in the United States, with 34.44% having been born in Florida. 7.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990