Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

St. Augustine, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,351

Median Agei

49.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.1%12,909

Hispanic/Latino

6.8%1,044

Two or More

3.6%548

Black

3.4%523

Asian

1.9%299

Other

0.1%20

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%695

High School Diploma

14.4%1,711

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%724

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%1,844

Associate's Degree

8.8%1,042

Bachelor's Degree

26%3,086

Master's Degree

14.1%1,672

Professional Degree

1.8%208

Doctorate

2.8%329

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

44.6%

Graduate+

18.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$439,800

Median Renti

$1,653

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63%4,113

Renter-Occupied

37%2,416

Total Units

8,715

Homeownership

63%

Vacancy Rate

25.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%143

$50K–$100K

0.4%16

$100K–$150K

1.8%74

$150K–$200K

4.6%191

$200K–$300K

16.9%695

$300K–$500K

31%1,275

$500K–$1M

29.2%1,202

$1M+

12.6%517

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

180

$1,000–$1,250

193

$1,250–$1,500

473

$1,500–$2,000

819

$2,000+

622

Year Built

2020 or later

4.7%410

2010–2019

13.7%1,193

2000–2009

16.6%1,443

1990–1999

9.4%823

1980–1989

5.9%513

1970–1979

6.1%530

1960–1969

6.3%548

1950–1959

9.1%790

1940–1949

3.3%284

1939 or earlier

25%2,181

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.7%6,051

Bottled/LP Gas

3%196

Utility Gas

2.9%188

No Fuel

0.5%35

Fuel Oil

0.5%30

Wood

0.2%15

Other

0.2%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,151

Mean Household Incomei

$106,086

Per Capita Incomei

$47,204

Poverty Ratei

13%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

7,881

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%412

$10K–$15K

3.4%221

$15K–$20K

4.3%281

$20K–$25K

2.6%172

$25K–$30K

4.8%315

$30K–$35K

5.5%359

$35K–$40K

4.7%306

$40K–$45K

3.6%233

$45K–$50K

1.2%81

$50K–$60K

5.8%380

$60K–$75K

6.2%402

$75K–$100K

10.6%690

$100K–$125K

10.8%706

$125K–$150K

10.5%685

$150K–$200K

6.1%400

$200K+

13.6%886

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

102

Residentsi

120

Avg. Tenant Renti

$374/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes91% occupied$392/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 881 homes97% occupied$369/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $78,151/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

85.2%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

12.7%

Low income$39K–$63K/yr

2.1%

Who Receives This Housing

64.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

19.6% of subsidized households are minority

24.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

86.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,0747%

By Region

Top Countries

India

United Kingdom

Germany

Mexico

Poland

Korea

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,349

Avg. Commutei

20.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,567

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,314(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.7%Insured

8.3%Uninsured