Population 12,102 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ponte Vedra Beach
Household size in Ponte Vedra Beach
| Period | Ponte Vedra Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Ponte Vedra Beach run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east.
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 Ponte Vedra Beach
| Period | Ponte Vedra Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2 | 37.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 38.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.9 | 39.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.2 | 40.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Ponte Vedra Beach skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.2, 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 46.2, as it has nationally.
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 Ponte Vedra Beach
| Period | Ponte Vedra Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Ponte Vedra Beach: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Ponte Vedra Beach has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Florida cities.
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 Ponte Vedra Beach
Renters in Ponte Vedra Beach
| Period | Ponte Vedra Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 31.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 34.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 35.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.6% of households in Ponte Vedra Beach rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 47.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.6 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 Ponte Vedra Beach
| Period | Ponte Vedra Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 13.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 11.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.1% of the housing in Ponte Vedra Beach, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.0 points, 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 Ponte Vedra Beach
| Period | Ponte Vedra Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Ponte Vedra Beach has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 Ponte Vedra Beach
| Period | Ponte Vedra Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,557 | $1,041 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,520 | $1,106 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,678 | $1,251 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,612 | $1,750 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,055 | +$709 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Ponte Vedra Beach pays $2,612 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,055 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 38.9% 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 northwest and lowest in the southwest.
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 Ponte Vedra Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Ponte Vedra Beach
| Period | Ponte Vedra Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.6% | 26.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.7% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.7% | 31.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.0% | 36.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Ponte Vedra Beach: 61.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 17 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Ponte Vedra Beach
| Period | Ponte Vedra Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.2% | 88.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 90.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.2% | 92.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Ponte Vedra Beach: 97.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 35 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Ponte Vedra Beach
| Period | Ponte Vedra Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −4.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Ponte Vedra Beach than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.1 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Ponte Vedra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponte Vedra Beach | 2.46 | 52.2 | 5.1% | 14.6% | 24.1% | 1995 | $2,612 | 61.0% | 97.2% | 3.8% |
| Ponte Vedra | 2.74 | 43.1 | 6.1% | 19.0% | 4.8% | 2015 | $3,115 | 71.8% | 98.1% | 3.4% |
| South Ponte Vedra Beach | 2.89 | 45.6 | 4.4% | 6.6% | 20.3% | 2000 | $2,496 | 50.3% | 100.0% | 2.2% |
| Sherwood Forest | 3.03 | 35.2 | 6.7% | 28.1% | 11.6% | 2021 | $2,163 | 59.2% | 98.0% | 2.6% |
| Palm Valley | 2.27 | 49.4 | 5.4% | 18.9% | 10.2% | 1993 | $2,360 | 70.8% | 98.2% | 1.2% |
| Jacksonville Beach | 2.31 | 45.3 | 8.9% | 31.5% | 14.6% | 1984 | $2,036 | 55.9% | 95.8% | 2.3% |
| Fruit Cove | 3.04 | 42.1 | 8.4% | 12.2% | 6.5% | 2002 | $2,543 | 55.3% | 97.6% | 2.8% |
| Magnolia Springs | 3.01 | 39.9 | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 2019 | $2,721 | 57.5% | 98.1% | 3.3% |
| Jacksonville area | 2.58 | 40.4 | 11.7% | 33.5% | 9.4% | 1992 | $1,750 | 36.7% | 92.2% | 4.2% |
| Fleming Island | 2.63 | 46.5 | 5.2% | 14.7% | 6.6% | 1999 | $2,236 | 48.2% | 97.0% | 2.8% |
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | 2.42 | 39.1 | 16.6% | 55.0% | 6.0% | 1978 | $1,551 | 16.2% | 89.3% | 1.4% |
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 Ponte Vedra 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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