Saint Lucie County, Florida

History St. Lucie County was created in 1844. It was named for St. Lucie[?] of Syracuse, Roman Catholic saint, born in Sicily, executed in 304 for being a Christian.

Geography The county has a total area of 1,782 km² (688 mi²). 1,483 km² (572 mi²) of it is land and 299 km² (116 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 16.80% water.

Demographics As of 2000, there are 192,695 people, 76,933 households, and 54,237 families residing in the county. The population density is 130/km² (337/mi²). There are 91,262 housing units at an average density of 62 persons/km² (159 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 79.14% White, 15.42% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.37% from other races, and 1.82% from two or more races. 8.16% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 76,933 households out of which 26.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.30% are married couples living together, 11.10% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 29.50% are non-families. 23.50% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.40% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.47 and the average family size is 2.89.

In the county the population is spread out with 22.60% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 25.10% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 22.70% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $36,363, and the median income for a family is $41,381. Males have a median income of $30,047 versus $22,684 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,790. 13.40% of the population and 9.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 20.50% are under the age of 18 and 7.70% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Fort Pierce
• Fort Pierce North
• Fort Pierce South
• Hutchinson Island South
• Indian River Estates
• Lakewood Park
• Port St. Lucie
• Port St. Lucie-River Park
• St. Lucie
• White City