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Population and households in Port St. Joe
Household size in Port St. Joe
| Period | Port St. Joe | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.00 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Port St. Joe is a place of small households, averaging 2.00 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.28 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 have smaller households.
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 Port St. Joe
| Period | Port St. Joe | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.8 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.2 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 56.2 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 56.2, Port St. Joe is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 49.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 49 are older.
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 Port St. Joe
| Period | Port St. Joe | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Port St. Joe (11.6%), the same as the national share. The single-parent share has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Port St. Joe
Renters in Port St. Joe
| Period | Port St. Joe | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.4% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.5% of households in Port St. Joe rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over six in ten owners (62.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.5 points, 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 Port St. Joe
| Period | Port St. Joe | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.9% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 28.6% of the housing in Port St. Joe, 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 has fallen 4.7 points since 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 Port St. Joe
| Period | Port St. Joe | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Port St. Joe is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center 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 Port St. Joe
| Period | Port St. Joe | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $877 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $880 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,133 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,369 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$492 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Port St. Joe pays $1,369 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $492 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 45.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Port St. Joe
Bachelor's degrees in Port St. Joe
| Period | Port St. Joe | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.8% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Port St. Joe (32.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.2 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
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 Port St. Joe
| Period | Port St. Joe | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.1% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Port St. Joe is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Port St. Joe
| Period | Port St. Joe | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Port St. Joe runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, 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).
Port St. Joe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Joe | 2.00 | 56.2 | 11.6% | 19.5% | 28.6% | 1988 | $1,369 | 32.8% | 93.9% | 4.2% |
| Highland View | 2.03 | 57.9 | 8.0% | 9.7% | 61.7% | 2005 | $1,445 | 41.9% | 99.5% | 0.5% |
| Ward Ridge | 1.89 | 60.0 | 8.0% | 5.7% | 57.6% | 2000 | $1,429 | 42.9% | 96.3% | 2.8% |
| Mexico Beach | 1.74 | 60.2 | 1.6% | 21.8% | 52.1% | 2004 | $1,951 | 39.1% | 96.7% | 8.5% |
| White City | 2.09 | 49.1 | 10.0% | 24.0% | 34.7% | 1994 | $940 | 16.5% | 81.8% | 1.1% |
| Bay City | 2.26 | 45.2 | 7.6% | 22.0% | 21.1% | 1991 | $806 | 14.3% | 79.0% | 0.8% |
| Apalachicola | 2.07 | 49.5 | 7.9% | 27.1% | 14.7% | 1976 | $920 | 25.7% | 81.6% | 3.9% |
| Eastpoint | 2.47 | 46.9 | 9.3% | 11.5% | 29.6% | 1997 | $1,252 | 31.5% | 92.3% | 12.8% |
| Carrabelle Beach | 2.49 | 43.6 | 7.8% | 6.5% | 31.1% | 1994 | $2,116 | 21.8% | 90.1% | 6.4% |
| Carrabelle | 2.40 | 38.8 | 14.0% | 21.8% | 47.1% | 1990 | $1,118 | 10.7% | 72.3% | 8.6% |
| Lanark Village | 1.92 | 61.3 | 8.5% | 18.5% | 63.1% | 1973 | $1,272 | 51.2% | 92.9% | 5.3% |
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 Port St. Joe. 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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