Population 4,566 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Augustine South
Household size in St. Augustine South
| Period | St. Augustine South | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
St. Augustine South is a place of small households, averaging 2.21 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 2.48 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the center.
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 South
| Period | St. Augustine South | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5 | 37.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.4 | 38.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.6 | 39.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.2 | 40.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
St. Augustine South skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 South
| Period | St. Augustine South | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in St. Augustine South: 4.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only 43 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people 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 South
Renters in St. Augustine South
| Period | St. Augustine South | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 31.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 34.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 35.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −12.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
St. Augustine South is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 46.2% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Only 11 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 South
| Period | St. Augustine South | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 13.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 11.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in St. Augustine South than nationally: 13.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
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 South
| Period | St. Augustine South | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in St. Augustine South was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Jacksonville area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1992.
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 South
| Period | St. Augustine South | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,001 | $1,041 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,067 | $1,106 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,286 | $1,251 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,378 | $1,750 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$376 | +$709 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in St. Augustine South pays $1,378 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 20.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 South
Bachelor's degrees in St. Augustine South
| Period | St. Augustine South | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9% | 26.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.3% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 31.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.9% | 36.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.1 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in St. Augustine South than nationally: 41.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. St. Augustine South has a higher share of college graduates than most Florida cities.
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 South
| Period | St. Augustine South | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 88.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 90.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 92.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in St. Augustine South: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. St. Augustine South has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Florida cities.
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 South
| Period | St. Augustine South | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in St. Augustine South has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 45 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. 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 South 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 South | 2.21 | 50.2 | 4.7% | 7.0% | 13.3% | 1983 | $1,378 | 41.9% | 96.0% | 2.5% |
| St. Augustine Shores | 2.20 | 52.1 | 8.7% | 23.3% | 9.1% | 1995 | $1,991 | 34.8% | 92.2% | 2.9% |
| St. Augustine Beach | 2.27 | 53.2 | 4.5% | 27.0% | 27.1% | 1989 | $1,671 | 53.4% | 93.7% | 7.1% |
| Vermont Heights | 2.43 | 50.1 | 7.4% | 13.4% | 5.6% | 2007 | $1,601 | 31.4% | 96.8% | 1.3% |
| Butler Beach | 1.87 | 62.3 | 2.3% | 13.0% | 40.3% | 1990 | $1,743 | 49.6% | 96.0% | 9.4% |
| St. Augustine | 2.68 | 44.8 | 7.6% | 22.3% | 12.6% | 2003 | $1,961 | 46.5% | 94.5% | 3.0% |
| Elkton | 2.16 | 61.6 | 3.4% | 5.5% | 14.5% | 1996 | $1,747 | 20.8% | 95.9% | 1.8% |
| Vilano Beach | 2.70 | 50.6 | 3.7% | 5.6% | 12.9% | 1999 | $2,209 | 46.1% | 98.4% | 2.7% |
| World Golf Village | 2.84 | 42.6 | 7.1% | 14.9% | 8.5% | 2013 | $2,460 | 50.5% | 96.0% | 2.2% |
| Federal Point | 1.61 | 62.6 | 3.3% | 8.9% | 15.6% | 1977 | $1,752 | 20.6% | 93.3% | 5.2% |
| Hastings | 2.58 | 47.8 | 14.0% | 29.0% | 16.6% | 2000 | $1,114 | 9.9% | 80.3% | 8.0% |
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 South. 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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