St. Johns County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 23rd-largest in Florida

The population of St. Johns County, Florida is 292,243 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $106,169, the median home value is $457,600, and the median age is 44.0.

The population of St. Johns County has grown 75.1% since 2010 (191,268 → 334,928), a +4.08% annualized rate.

St. Johns County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

292,243

Population

+4.08%

Annual growth

487

People / sq mi

$106,169

Median Income

$457,600

Median Home Value

St. Johns County covers 601 sq mi of land at 486.5 people per square mile.

About St. Johns County, FL

St. Johns County is a county in Florida with a population of 292,243. It ranks #23 among counties in Florida by population. The median age is 44.0, older than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in St. Johns County is $106,169, above the US median of $74,580. 4.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $457,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,775. The homeownership rate of 82.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in St. Johns County reflects 48.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 23.7% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.2 minutes each way.

St. Johns County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of St. Johns County had a population of 191,268 in 2010 and 334,928 in 2024, a 75.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 334,928 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 4.09%.

334,928

Population (2024)

191,268

Population (2010)

334,928

Peak (2024)

4.09%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	191,268	-	-	estimate
2011	196,165	+4,897	+2.56%	estimate
2012	202,164	+5,999	+3.06%	estimate
2013	209,579	+7,415	+3.67%	estimate
2014	218,009	+8,430	+4.02%	estimate
2015	226,582	+8,573	+3.93%	estimate
2016	235,192	+8,610	+3.80%	estimate
2017	244,067	+8,875	+3.77%	estimate
2018	254,007	+9,940	+4.07%	estimate
2019	265,068	+11,061	+4.35%	estimate
2020	277,105	+12,037	+4.54%	estimate
2021	293,292	+16,187	+5.84%	estimate
2022	307,837	+14,545	+4.96%	estimate
2023	321,510	+13,673	+4.44%	estimate
2024	334,928	+13,418	+4.17%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	81.2%
Black or African American	5.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

44.0

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

20.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.6%

5–9

6.1%

10–14

6.8%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

4.6%

25–34

9.1%

35–44

13.6%

45–54

13.8%

55–59

7.0%

60–64

7.1%

65–74

12.5%

75–84

6.4%

85+

2.0%

Children (under 15): 17.5% · Seniors (65+): 20.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$106,169+$34,458 vs state
Mean household income	$143,324
Per-capita income	$54,822
Poverty rate	4.5%-4.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	57.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

19.9%

Finance & real estate

16.1%

Information

13.2%

Education & health care

9.4%

Construction

6.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.5%

Manufacturing

5.4%

Retail trade

4.4%

The largest employment sector in St. Johns County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

66.6%

Public transit

23.7%

Work from home

27.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$457,600+$132,600 vs state

Median home value

$1,775

Median rent

82.1%

Homeownership rate

127,144

Total housing units

85.6%

Occupied

14.4%

Vacant

17.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.6%

With health insurance

96.7%

With broadband internet

55.8%

Foreign-born

9.9%

Veterans (18+)

10.8%

With a disability

89.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.1%

High School+

48.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

St. Johns County, Florida has a population of 292,243 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest county in Florida. Population density is 487 people per square mile.

The population of St. Johns County has grown 75.1% since 2010 (191,268 → 334,928), a +4.08% annualized rate.

The median household income in St. Johns County, Florida is $106,169, with mean (average) household income of $143,324 and per-capita income of $54,822. 4.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In St. Johns County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (81.2%), Black or African American (5.2%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in St. Johns County, Florida is 44.0 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in St. Johns County is $457,600 and median monthly rent is $1,775. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 127,144 total housing units, 14.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in St. Johns County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with St. Johns County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.