Population 17,078 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jensen Beach
Household size in Jensen Beach
| Period | Jensen Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Jensen Beach are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Jensen Beach
| Period | Jensen Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.7 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Jensen Beach skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 49.2, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Jensen Beach
| Period | Jensen Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.5% of households in Jensen Beach, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 37 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Jensen Beach
Renters in Jensen Beach
| Period | Jensen Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Jensen Beach own their homes; 25.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over half of owners (51.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the center. The renter share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Jensen Beach
| Period | Jensen Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Jensen Beach: 20.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Jensen Beach
| Period | Jensen Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Jensen Beach is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Jensen Beach
| Period | Jensen Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $977 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $975 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,274 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,959 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$982 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Jensen Beach pays $1,959 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $982 a month from 2006–10, a 100% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 38.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Jensen Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Jensen Beach
| Period | Jensen Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.6% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Jensen Beach (39.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.0 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Jensen Beach
| Period | Jensen Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Jensen Beach: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Jensen Beach
| Period | Jensen Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Jensen Beach: 6.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Jensen Beach compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jensen Beach | 2.32 | 51.7 | 4.5% | 25.5% | 20.0% | 1989 | $1,959 | 39.6% | 94.8% | 6.3% |
| Ocean Breeze Park | 2.46 | 45.1 | 4.9% | 26.7% | 17.8% | 1976 | $2,041 | 22.4% | 94.5% | 4.6% |
| Hutchinson Island South | 1.66 | 70.1 | 2.6% | 9.7% | 59.4% | 1989 | $1,591 | 44.6% | 96.2% | 4.9% |
| Sewalls Point | 2.29 | 60.8 | 0.8% | 6.9% | 21.4% | 1991 | $2,173 | 59.7% | 99.5% | 3.2% |
| Stuart | 2.43 | 51.8 | 9.4% | 26.7% | 17.8% | 1985 | $1,634 | 34.0% | 92.0% | 3.8% |
| Palm City | 2.56 | 50.4 | 4.3% | 9.1% | 11.6% | 1995 | $2,285 | 47.7% | 96.8% | 4.6% |
| Ankona | 1.73 | 72.0 | 2.9% | 6.8% | 46.2% | 1994 | $1,411 | 45.3% | 96.1% | 2.5% |
| Port Salerno | 2.39 | 47.5 | 8.4% | 18.9% | 15.3% | 1986 | $1,507 | 31.7% | 89.9% | 7.1% |
| Port St. Lucie | 2.83 | 45.6 | 11.7% | 16.4% | 9.0% | 2001 | $2,003 | 27.7% | 91.5% | 5.7% |
| Indian River Estates | 2.68 | 45.9 | 10.2% | 9.7% | 7.3% | 1987 | $1,889 | 20.4% | 92.9% | 7.1% |
| Port Mayaca | 2.21 | 39.8 | 6.2% | 25.0% | 27.9% | 1993 | $841 | 8.0% | 73.6% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Jensen Beach. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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