Port St. Lucie, FL Demographics

A map of Port St. Lucie's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	117,174	108,020	50.4%	52.7%
Hispanic	55,870	44,611	24.0%	21.8%
Black	44,171	36,659	19.0%	17.9%
Multiracial	8,475	8,923	3.6%	4.4%
Asian	4,891	4,304	2.1%	2.1%
Native American/Other	1,910	2,334	0.8%	1.1%

Port St. Lucie, Florida has an estimated population of 232,491, a large increase from the 204,851 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.4% White, 24.0% Hispanic, 19.0% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port St. Lucie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port St. Lucie has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Port St. Lucie, that probability was 64.0% in 2020 and 65.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port St. Lucie is ranked the 6th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Port St. Lucie was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port St. Lucie's White Population

117,174 residents of Port St. Lucie, or 50.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port St. Lucie is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Port St. Lucie ranks 649th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port St. Lucie's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Port St. Lucie's population has decreased from 52.7% to 50.4%.

Port St. Lucie is more White than neighboring River Park (44.5% White), and Fort Pierce South (41.1% White). Port St. Lucie is less White than neighboring White City (82.6% White), Indian River Estates (80.5% White), and North River Shores (91.4% White).

Port St. Lucie's Black Population

44,171 residents of Port St. Lucie, or 19.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port St. Lucie is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Port St. Lucie ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port St. Lucie's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Black residents' share of Port St. Lucie's population has increased from 17.9% to 19.0%.

Port St. Lucie is more Black than neighboring River Park (7.7% Black), White City (1.5% Black), Indian River Estates (1.3% Black), North River Shores (0% Black), and Fort Pierce South (15.3% Black).

Port St. Lucie's Asian Population

4,891 residents of Port St. Lucie, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port St. Lucie is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Port St. Lucie ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port St. Lucie's Asian population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. Asian residents' share of Port St. Lucie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Port St. Lucie is more Asian than neighboring White City (0.8% Asian), Indian River Estates (0.4% Asian), North River Shores (1% Asian), and Fort Pierce South (0% Asian). Port St. Lucie is less Asian than neighboring River Park (2.2% Asian).

Port St. Lucie's Hispanic Population

55,870 residents of Port St. Lucie, or 24.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port St. Lucie is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Port St. Lucie ranks 296th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port St. Lucie's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Port St. Lucie's population has increased from 21.8% to 24.0%.

Port St. Lucie is more Hispanic than neighboring White City (12.8% Hispanic), Indian River Estates (13.5% Hispanic), and North River Shores (3.7% Hispanic). Port St. Lucie is less Hispanic than neighboring River Park (35.9% Hispanic), and Fort Pierce South (38.2% Hispanic).

Port St. Lucie's Native American/Other Population

1,910 residents of Port St. Lucie, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port St. Lucie is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Port St. Lucie ranks 174th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port St. Lucie's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port St. Lucie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Port St. Lucie is more Native American/Other than neighboring North River Shores (0% Native American/Other), and Fort Pierce South (0.3% Native American/Other). Port St. Lucie is less Native American/Other than neighboring River Park (1.4% Native American/Other), White City (2% Native American/Other), and Indian River Estates (1.3% Native American/Other).

Port St. Lucie's Multiracial Population

8,475 residents of Port St. Lucie, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port St. Lucie is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port St. Lucie ranks 274th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port St. Lucie's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Port St. Lucie's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.6%.

Port St. Lucie is more Multiracial than neighboring White City (0.2% Multiracial), and Indian River Estates (3% Multiracial). Port St. Lucie is less Multiracial than neighboring River Park (8.4% Multiracial), North River Shores (3.8% Multiracial), and Fort Pierce South (5.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.