St. Lucie County, FL

County

Demographics of St. Lucie

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

26.6%

Households with Children

26.5%

School Enrollment K-12

36,078

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 14.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.4%
Working Age (35-54): 23.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.9%
Seniors (65+): 24.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.8%
High School / GED: 29.8%
Some College or Associate's: 32.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.8%
Single Parents: 10.7%
Couples & Adults: 42.9%
Living Alone: 30.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 21.8%
Asian: 1.9%
Black or African American: 20.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 19.8%
Puerto Rican: 27.1%
Cuban: 14.9%
Dominican: 6.7%
Central American: 10.3%
South American: 16.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 33.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 65.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 25.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.7%
Caribbean: 28.5%
Other Black: 45.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 34.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 44.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 11.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 75.4%
Spanish: 15.9%
European & Indo-European: 7.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 4.8%
Not Enrolled: 78.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in St. Lucie County

Neighborhoods in St. Lucie County

Neighborhood

St. Lucie, FL

Fort Pierce / Cortez Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources