Population 9,459 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Augustine Shores
Household size in St. Augustine Shores
| Period | St. Augustine Shores | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.15 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
St. Augustine Shores is a place of small households, averaging 2.20 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.25, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 Shores
| Period | St. Augustine Shores | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.6 | 37.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.4 | 38.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.7 | 39.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.1 | 40.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
St. Augustine Shores skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.1, 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 47.6, 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 St. Augustine Shores
| Period | St. Augustine Shores | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in St. Augustine Shores than nationally: 8.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.9 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 St. Augustine Shores
Renters in St. Augustine Shores
| Period | St. Augustine Shores | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 31.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.8% | 34.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 35.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.3% of households in St. Augustine Shores rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (45.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.1 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 St. Augustine Shores
| Period | St. Augustine Shores | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 13.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 11.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in St. Augustine Shores is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 3.5 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 St. Augustine Shores
| Period | St. Augustine Shores | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in St. Augustine Shores is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Shores
| Period | St. Augustine Shores | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,044 | $1,041 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,065 | $1,106 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,135 | $1,251 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,991 | $1,750 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$946 | +$709 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in St. Augustine Shores pays $1,991 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $946 a month from 2006–10, a 91% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 42.2% 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 St. Augustine Shores
Bachelor's degrees in St. Augustine Shores
| Period | St. Augustine Shores | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3% | 26.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 31.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.8% | 36.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in St. Augustine Shores (34.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
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 Shores
| Period | St. Augustine Shores | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.4% | 88.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.0% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 90.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 92.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in St. Augustine Shores have finished high school (92.2%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Jacksonville area. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Shores
| Period | St. Augustine Shores | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in St. Augustine Shores has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.6 points, 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).
St. Augustine Shores 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 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% |
| 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% |
| Vermont Heights | 2.43 | 50.1 | 7.4% | 13.4% | 5.6% | 2007 | $1,601 | 31.4% | 96.8% | 1.3% |
| Elkton | 2.16 | 61.6 | 3.4% | 5.5% | 14.5% | 1996 | $1,747 | 20.8% | 95.9% | 1.8% |
| 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% |
| Hastings | 2.58 | 47.8 | 14.0% | 29.0% | 16.6% | 2000 | $1,114 | 9.9% | 80.3% | 8.0% |
| Spuds | 2.56 | 48.1 | 14.1% | 29.4% | 16.9% | 2000 | $1,113 | 9.5% | 79.6% | 7.7% |
| Federal Point | 1.61 | 62.6 | 3.3% | 8.9% | 15.6% | 1977 | $1,752 | 20.6% | 93.3% | 5.2% |
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 Shores. 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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