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.

Port St. Lucie, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

232,491

Median Agei

43.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.4%117,174

Hispanic/Latino

24%55,870

Black

19%44,171

Two or More

3.6%8,475

Asian

2.1%4,891

Other

0.6%1,502

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%296

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%112

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%7,966

High School Diploma

25.4%42,776

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%12,199

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%24,911

Associate's Degree

11.5%19,444

Bachelor's Degree

18.3%30,844

Master's Degree

7.3%12,232

Professional Degree

1.5%2,506

Doctorate

1.1%1,833

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

28.1%

Graduate+

9.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$369,200

Median Renti

$1,937

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84%70,522

Renter-Occupied

16%13,430

Total Units

90,911

Homeownership

84%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%1,926

$50K–$100K

0.7%503

$100K–$150K

1.1%803

$150K–$200K

4.2%2,940

$200K–$300K

19.7%13,881

$300K–$500K

55.3%38,981

$500K–$1M

15.3%10,780

$1M+

1%708

Rent Distribution

Under $500

136

$500–$750

301

$750–$1,000

458

$1,000–$1,250

618

$1,250–$1,500

1,378

$1,500–$2,000

4,059

$2,000+

5,929

Year Built

2020 or later

8.5%7,730

2010–2019

13.3%12,067

2000–2009

35.2%32,019

1990–1999

14.6%13,315

1980–1989

19.4%17,680

1970–1979

6.9%6,256

1960–1969

1.3%1,172

1950–1959

0.6%504

1940–1949

0.1%103

1939 or earlier

0.1%65

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91%76,370

Utility Gas

4.9%4,150

No Fuel

2.7%2,278

Solar

0.6%504

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%412

Fuel Oil

0.2%207

Other

0%31

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,648

Mean Household Incomei

$100,929

Per Capita Incomei

$37,828

Poverty Ratei

9.4%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

112,750

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%3,443

$10K–$15K

1.8%1,507

$15K–$20K

2.2%1,849

$20K–$25K

3%2,525

$25K–$30K

2.7%2,307

$30K–$35K

2.9%2,406

$35K–$40K

3.4%2,830

$40K–$45K

2.7%2,290

$45K–$50K

3.6%3,027

$50K–$60K

7.6%6,371

$60K–$75K

11.7%9,811

$75K–$100K

16%13,402

$100K–$125K

12.3%10,315

$125K–$150K

8.6%7,224

$150K–$200K

9.4%7,906

$200K+

8%6,739

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

344

Residentsi

665

Avg. Tenant Renti

$622/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers294 homes72% occupied$664/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC49 homes99% occupied$371/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,648/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

62.6%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

27.7%

Low income$40K–$65K/yr

8.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $65K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

90.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

83.6% of subsidized households are minority

19.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33.1% 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

45,84419.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,508

Philippines

1,403

United Kingdom

805

Canada

698

Guatemala

501

Germany

345

Korea

251

China

235

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

104,063

Avg. Commutei

30.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

105,797

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

15,948(8.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.7%Insured

10.3%Uninsured