Population 6,876 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Beach
Household size in South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Fort Pierce | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.04 | 2.61 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.04 | 2.55 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.02 | 2.68 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.90 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in South Beach are small: just 1.90 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. Household size has dropped from 2.04 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Fort Pierce | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.0 | 41.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 63.2 | 43.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 64.7 | 45.6 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 66.6 | 43.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.6 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
South Beach skews older: half of its residents are older than 66.6, 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 57.0, a much bigger shift than 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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Fort Pierce | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 15.1% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 16.8% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 14.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 17.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +2.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 1.0% of households in South Beach, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South Beach
Renters in South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Fort Pierce | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 35.5% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 39.3% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 38.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 35.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +0.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.0% of households in South Beach rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 64.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.7 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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Fort Pierce | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5% | 24.7% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.5% | 23.0% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 40.8% | 20.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.9% | 16.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −8.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 36.9% of the housing in South 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. Vacancy is down 3.6 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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Fort Pierce | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1980 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1981 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1981 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1986 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
South Beach has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally.
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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Fort Pierce | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,405 | $953 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,382 | $873 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,273 | $1,062 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,321 | $1,476 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$916 | +$523 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Beach pays $2,321 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $916 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 29.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the west.
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 South Beach
Bachelor's degrees in South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Fort Pierce | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7% | 17.8% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.0% | 17.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.7% | 18.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.8% | 23.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +5.5 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
South Beach is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Fort Pierce | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 75.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 78.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 81.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 81.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +5.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in South Beach: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.6 points from 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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Fort Pierce | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 12.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 15.4% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 9.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Beach runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 7.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
South Beach compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Beach | 1.90 | 66.6 | 1.0% | 14.0% | 36.9% | 1991 | $2,321 | 52.8% | 97.6% | 3.7% |
| White City | 2.79 | 47.5 | 16.4% | 24.8% | 6.7% | 1989 | $1,394 | 18.6% | 86.2% | 4.9% |
| River Park | 2.30 | 50.7 | 8.4% | 17.7% | 13.2% | 1988 | $1,863 | 23.7% | 90.6% | 5.1% |
| St. Lucie West | 2.21 | 55.2 | 5.4% | 14.4% | 11.6% | 2001 | $1,996 | 31.7% | 93.9% | 10.6% |
| The Reserve | 1.96 | 66.8 | 1.1% | 18.2% | 28.5% | 2008 | $1,622 | 47.9% | 94.5% | 8.2% |
| Tradition | 2.20 | 58.5 | 3.1% | 22.7% | 11.4% | 2017 | $2,138 | 43.1% | 96.3% | 3.9% |
| North River Shores | 2.16 | 53.9 | 5.4% | 31.5% | 14.8% | 1981 | $2,037 | 41.9% | 96.6% | 5.3% |
| Golden Gate | 2.66 | 40.7 | 16.2% | 46.9% | 18.2% | 1976 | $1,695 | 25.5% | 74.7% | 5.2% |
| Holiday Park | 2.16 | 56.5 | 12.4% | 17.1% | 10.8% | 1989 | $1,536 | 14.2% | 93.6% | 7.6% |
| Lockmar Estates | 2.70 | 52.4 | 6.2% | 12.4% | 9.4% | 1991 | $2,002 | 33.6% | 90.4% | 8.1% |
| Lake Marion Village | 3.38 | 37.2 | 24.1% | 28.8% | 24.9% | 2007 | $1,953 | 23.5% | 90.0% | 4.5% |
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 South 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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