The Town FilesSt. Lucie County, Florida
360,500 people. The median home is worth $347,300 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $71,457.
Towns in St. Lucie County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie | 204,851 | $369,200 | $80,648 | 43.9 |
| Fort Pierce | 47,297 | $250,800 | $47,072 | 37.2 |
| Lakewood Park | 12,510 | $268,400 | $64,023 | 50.8 |
| Fort Pierce North | 6,904 | $167,600 | $40,228 | 39.3 |
| Indian River Estates | 6,584 | $280,400 | $64,063 | 43.0 |
| River Park | 6,514 | $244,000 | $55,437 | 49.2 |
| Fort Pierce South | 5,209 | $224,100 | $50,503 | 40.0 |
| Hutchinson Island South | 4,988 | $406,800 | $65,871 | 71.4 |
| White City | 3,779 | $397,100 | $117,720 | 52.5 |
People and housing
| St. Lucie County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $347,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,585 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $71,457 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 45.1 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.7% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
90,334 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,238 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 215 storm events in St. Lucie County from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
St. Lucie County has been included in 38 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
| September 24, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3584: Tropical Storm Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).