Population 8,437 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Augustine Beach
Household size in St. Augustine Beach
| Period | St. Augustine Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in St. Augustine Beach are small: just 2.27 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 climbed from 2.13 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 St. Augustine Beach
| Period | St. Augustine Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.8 | 37.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.1 | 38.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.0 | 39.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.2 | 40.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
St. Augustine Beach skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.2, 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 48.8, 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 St. Augustine Beach
| Period | St. Augustine Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in St. Augustine Beach: 4.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 35 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 St. Augustine Beach
Renters in St. Augustine Beach
| Period | St. Augustine Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4% | 31.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.9% | 34.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 35.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.0% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in St. Augustine Beach own their homes; 27.0% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (43.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has fallen 5.5 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 St. Augustine Beach
| Period | St. Augustine Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 13.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 11.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.1% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 27.1% of the housing in St. Augustine 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 4.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 St. Augustine Beach
| Period | St. Augustine Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
St. Augustine Beach has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Jacksonville area.
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 St. Augustine Beach
| Period | St. Augustine Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,075 | $1,041 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,039 | $1,106 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,303 | $1,251 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,671 | $1,750 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$596 | +$709 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in St. Augustine Beach pays $1,671 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $596 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the center.
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 St. Augustine Beach
Bachelor's degrees in St. Augustine Beach
| Period | St. Augustine Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0% | 26.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.5% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.9% | 31.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.4% | 36.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in St. Augustine Beach: 53.4% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.4 points, as it has nationally. Only 50 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 St. Augustine Beach
| Period | St. Augustine Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.4% | 88.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.3% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 90.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 92.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in St. Augustine Beach is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Jacksonville area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 1.8 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 St. Augustine Beach
| Period | St. Augustine Beach | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −4.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in St. Augustine Beach: 7.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.7 points, as it has nationally. 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).
St. Augustine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine Beach | 2.27 | 53.2 | 4.5% | 27.0% | 27.1% | 1989 | $1,671 | 53.4% | 93.7% | 7.1% |
| Butler Beach | 1.87 | 62.3 | 2.3% | 13.0% | 40.3% | 1990 | $1,743 | 49.6% | 96.0% | 9.4% |
| St. Augustine Shores | 2.20 | 52.1 | 8.7% | 23.3% | 9.1% | 1995 | $1,991 | 34.8% | 92.2% | 2.9% |
| St. Augustine South | 2.21 | 50.2 | 4.7% | 7.0% | 13.3% | 1983 | $1,378 | 41.9% | 96.0% | 2.5% |
| Vermont Heights | 2.43 | 50.1 | 7.4% | 13.4% | 5.6% | 2007 | $1,601 | 31.4% | 96.8% | 1.3% |
| St. Augustine | 2.68 | 44.8 | 7.6% | 22.3% | 12.6% | 2003 | $1,961 | 46.5% | 94.5% | 3.0% |
| Vilano Beach | 2.70 | 50.6 | 3.7% | 5.6% | 12.9% | 1999 | $2,209 | 46.1% | 98.4% | 2.7% |
| Elkton | 2.16 | 61.6 | 3.4% | 5.5% | 14.5% | 1996 | $1,747 | 20.8% | 95.9% | 1.8% |
| Hastings | 2.58 | 47.8 | 14.0% | 29.0% | 16.6% | 2000 | $1,114 | 9.9% | 80.3% | 8.0% |
| Federal Point | 1.61 | 62.6 | 3.3% | 8.9% | 15.6% | 1977 | $1,752 | 20.6% | 93.3% | 5.2% |
| Spuds | 2.56 | 48.1 | 14.1% | 29.4% | 16.9% | 2000 | $1,113 | 9.5% | 79.6% | 7.7% |
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 St. Augustine 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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