Port St. Lucie, FL Metro Area

Port St. Lucie, FL · Metro Area

522,676Population

A metropolitan statistical area of 2 counties, part of the Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale, FL combined area. The counties are tied together by commuting: people live in one and work in another.

Median household income: $74,514
Median home value: $364,900
Land area: 1,116 sq mi

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Counties in this metro area

Central counties hold the urban core; outlying counties are linked to it by commuting.

County	Role	Population	Median income	Median home value
St. Lucie County, FL	Central	360,500	$71,457	$347,300
Martin County, FL	Central	162,176	$82,943	$432,200

Largest cities and towns

21 places in our city pages lie in this area.

Place	Type	Population	Median income
Port St. Lucie, FL	City	232,491	$80,648
Fort Pierce, FL	City	49,082	$47,072
Palm City, FL	CDP	26,371	$125,820
Stuart, FL	City	18,520	$60,225
Lakewood Park, FL	CDP	13,866	$64,023
Hobe Sound, FL	CDP	13,817	$63,484
Jensen Beach, FL	CDP	12,531	$70,884
Port Salerno, FL	CDP	11,184	$67,436
Indian River Estates, FL	CDP	7,685	$64,063
Fort Pierce North, FL	CDP	7,224	$40,228
Indiantown, FL	CDP	6,695	$55,520
White City, FL	CDP	5,744	$117,720
River Park, FL	CDP	5,714	$55,437
Fort Pierce South, FL	CDP	5,028	$50,503
Hutchinson Island South, FL	CDP	4,175	$65,871
North River Shores, FL	CDP	3,633	$75,896
Sewall's Point, FL	Town	1,938	$129,000
Rio, FL	CDP	1,232	$91,953
Jupiter Island, FL	Town	845	$219,722
St. Lucie Village, FL	Town	714	$77,386
Ocean Breeze Park, FL	Town	357	$23,056

Also in the Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale, FL combined area

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · metro · 6,249,291 Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL · metro · 166,936 Key West-Key Largo, FL · micro · 81,860 Okeechobee, FL · micro · 40,816

Demographic Rates

Poverty Rate

12%

Unemployment

5.7%

College Educated

30%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1701, S2301, S1501

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B02001, B03003

Income Profile

Median Household Income

$74,514

Mean Household Income

$102,606

Income Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S1902, S1903, B19013, B19113

Sex Distribution

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

Population Split

Male49.3%

Female50.7%

The sex distribution of a population provides insight into the demographic balance of a community. Significant skews in this ratio can be influenced by local industries (e.g., military bases, mining, or tech hubs), educational institutions, or migration patterns. Understanding this balance is essential for planning public health initiatives and social services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Ancestry

Irish10.2%

German9.6%

Italian8.3%

English8.2%

Mexican4.1%

Polish2.6%

French1.7%

Scottish1.4%

African0.5%

Reported ancestry groups representing the cultural heritage of the population. Percentages may not sum to 100% as residents may report multiple ancestries or none.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B04006

Immigration & Nativity

Nativity Status

16.0%Foreign Born

84.0%Native Born

Citizenship Status

Naturalized62.7%

Non-Citizen37.3%

Period of Entry

2010 or Later26.5%

Before 201073.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B05001, B05002

Housing Characteristics

Total Housing Units

243,267

Median Rent

$1,580/mo

Median Home Value

$364,900

Median Year Built

1991

Housing Tenure

Housing Types

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table DP04

Education Enrollment

Total Enrolled

102,644

College Enrollment

18.9%

High School

23.4%

College Educated

30.0%

K-12 Enrollment

Higher Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1401, S1501

Transportation & Commute

Mean Commute Time

29.0 min

Drive Alone Rate

74.8%

Public Transit

0.3%

Work From Home

13.2%

Commute Mode

Vehicle Ownership

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0801, B08141

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.6%

18-34 Years

17.5%

35-64 Years

37.0%

65+ Years

26.9%

Population Composition

Under 1818.6%

18-3417.5%

35-6437.0%

65+26.9%

The age distribution of a community impacts local services, school requirements, and the labor market. A higher percentage of youth suggests a need for schools and family services, while a larger senior population may indicate a retirement destination or a need for healthcare services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Household Composition

Married Couples

50.1%

Single Parent

5.2%

Living Alone

27.5%

Avg Size

2.51

Household Types

Married Couples50.1%

Single Parent5.2%

Living Alone27.5%

Household composition offers insights into the social fabric of a community. A high percentage of married couples often correlates with stability and higher household incomes, while a significant number of single-person households may indicate a younger transient population or an aging community.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1101

Economic Profile

Per Capita Income

$41,746

SNAP Usage

10.3%

Health Insurance

88.9%

Household Income Breakdown

Under $25k14.1%

$25k - $50k18.6%

$50k - $100k31.1%

$100k+36.1%

Key Industries

Manufacturing

5.7%

Retail Trade

12.2%

Education & Health Care

22.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S2201, DP03

Health & Disability

Disability Rate

14.6%With Disability

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with a disability.

Health Insurance Coverage

88.9%With Coverage

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with health insurance coverage.

Why this matters: High disability rates may indicate a need for accessible infrastructure and specialized healthcare services. Health insurance coverage is a key indicator of a community's access to preventative care and financial resilience against medical emergencies.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1810, S2701

Technology Access

Broadband Internet

92.5%vs ~90% National Avg

Computer Ownership

96.9%vs ~95% National Avg

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S2801

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Scale

Lower is better

100.2

0130

Below average< 97

Near average97 - 103

Above average> 103

Prices compared with the US average (100). 105 means about 5% more expensive than average.

Housing Affordability

Higher is better

97.9

0200

Hard to Afford< 80

Moderate80 - 100

Affordable> 100

100 means a family earning the median family income just qualifies to buy the median-value home (20% down, 30-year loan at 6.72%).

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities · NAR affordability formula with Census ACS 2020–2024 incomes and home values and the Freddie Mac 30-year rate (2024)

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