Saint Lucie County, Florida

Saint Lucie County: County in Florida, United States of America

About

Saint Lucie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 277,789 and a population density of 156 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 337,186 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fort Pierce. The county was created 119 years ago in 1905.

Saint Lucie County locator map
Location of Saint Lucie County on Florida map.

Quick Facts about Saint Lucie County

Population : 337,186 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Florida (United States)
Twitter username : stluciegov
Area : 1782 km2
Water as percent of area : 16.9%
Land as percent of area : 83.1%
Named for : Saint Lucy
Altitude : 20 feet / 6 meters
Capital : Fort Pierce
Establishment : May 05, 1905
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 03:54:59 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 189 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 17.62% (2010-2020)
Ft. Pierce FL Courthouse St. Lucie County 08-07-2010 '8' image
Ft. Pierce FL Courthouse St. Lucie County 08-07-2010 '8'
Ft. Pierce FL Courthouse St. Lucie County 08-07-2010 '8' image
Ft. Pierce FL Courthouse St. Lucie County 08-07-2010 '8' image

Geography

Saint Lucie County is located at 27°22'51"N 80°26'44"W (27.3808100, -80.4455400). It has 2 neighbors: Indian River County and Okeechobee County.

Saint Lucie County map

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The largest city of Saint Lucie County is Port Saint Lucie with a population of 209,715. Other cities include and Fort Pierce population 46,343. See all Saint Lucie County cities & populated places.

Saint Lucie County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Lucie County.

City Name Population Title
Port Saint Lucie 209,715 The second most populous city in St.
Fort Pierce 46,343 The most populous city in St.
Indian River Estates 6,220 Census-designated place in St.

Saint Lucie County has 2 neighbours.

  • Fort Pierce

Demographics

The population of Saint Lucie County increased by 17.62% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 277,789 - census
2011 280,416 0.94% estimation process
2012 282,931 0.89% estimation process
2013 285,299 0.83% estimation process
2014 290,045 1.64% estimation process
2015 297,282 2.43% estimation process
2016 305,566 2.71% estimation process
2017 313,163 2.43% estimation process
2018 320,425 2.27% estimation process
2019 328,297 2.4% estimation process
2020 337,186 2.64% estimation process

Comte de Saint Lucie, Comté de Saint Lucie, Saint Lucie

People born in Saint Lucie County (1)

American basketball player Justin James was born in Saint Lucie County

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