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Population Review

Port St. Lucie, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Port St. Lucie, Florida is 220,453 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $78,137, the median home value is $327,700, and the median age is 43.7.

The population has grown 56.9% since 2010 (164,848 → 258,575).

220,453

Population

1849

People / sq mi

$78,137

Median Income

$327,700

Median Home Value

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Port St. Lucie covers 119.2 sq mi of land at 1849 people per square mile.

About Port St. Lucie, FL

Homeownership is the standout figure in Port St. Lucie: 83.2% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 220,453 residents, Port St. Lucie is a city in Florida. It is the #7-largest of all cities in Florida nationally.

Median household income is $78,137, near the US median of $78,538. About 5.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $327,700, with typical rent around $1,781.

Roughly 26.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 10.5% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Port St. Lucie, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Port St. Lucie city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Port St. Lucie city had a population of 164,848 in 2010 and 258,575 in 2024, a 56.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 258,575 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.28%.

2024 · 259K20102024
Port St. Lucie city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

258,575

Population (2024)

164,848

Population (2010)

258,575

Peak (2024)

3.28%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010164,848
2011166,283
2012167,888
2013169,405
2014172,669
2015177,695
2016183,521
2017189,119
2018194,808
2019201,846
2020206,828
2021217,895
2022232,467
2023246,695
2024258,575

Race & Ethnicity

White60.0%
Black or African American19.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$78,137

Median Household Income

$36,352

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$327,700

Median Home Value

$1,781

Median Rent

83.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.9%

High School+

26.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

79.0%

Public Transit

10.5%

Work From Home

29.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

44.7%

Foreign Born

73.8%

Non-English at Home

9.4%

Veterans

14.1%

With Disability

89.2%

Health Insurance

97.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.9%
Construction9.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.4%
Retail Trade8.1%
Information6.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.7%
Public Administration4.4%
Manufacturing4.3%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.6%

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Common questions about Port St. Lucie, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Port St. Lucie, Florida has a population of 220,453 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in Port St. Lucie, Florida is $78,137, with 5.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Port St. Lucie, Florida is $327,700, with median monthly rent at $1,781 and a homeownership rate of 83.2%.

The median age in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 43.7 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The population has grown 56.9% since 2010 (164,848 → 258,575).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.