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St. Lucie County
countySt. Lucie County, Florida
Overview
- Classification
- County
- FIPS Code
- 12111
- Country
- United States
- County
- St. Lucie County
Geography
- Region
- Treasure Coast
- Total Area
- 688 sq mi
- Land Area
- 572 sq mi
- Water Area
- 116 sq mi
- Latitude
- 27.38
- Longitude
- -80.44
- Climate
- Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and warm, mild winters. Average summer temperature ranges from 79-90°F, winter averages between 59-71°F. Receives around 56 inches of rain per year.
- Notable Features
- Atlantic Coastline (21 miles) · Indian River Lagoon · Hutchinson Island
- Neighboring Areas
- Indian River County · Martin County · Okeechobee County
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 329,226
- Est. Population (2026)
- 419,638
- Median Age
- 45.3
- Median Income
- $69,027
- Family Households
- 67.4%
- Owner-Occupied
- 64.8%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- In 2023, the racial makeup of the county was approximately 52.6% White (Non-Hispanic), 20.1% Black or African American (Non-Hispanic), and 21.1% Hispanic or Latino.
Governance
- Government Type
- County Commission
- Governing Body
- Board of County Commissioners
- School District
- St. Lucie County Public Schools
- Municipal Services
- Parks & Recreation · Public Safety · Public Works · Libraries
U.S. Congress
Scott, RickR
U.S. SenatorMoody, AshleyR
U.S. SenatorPatronis, JimmyR
U.S. Representative - District 1Dunn, Neal P.R
U.S. Representative - District 2Cammack, KatR
U.S. Representative - District 3Bean, AaronR
U.S. Representative - District 4Rutherford, John H.R
U.S. Representative - District 5Fine, RandyR
U.S. Representative - District 6Mills, CoryR
U.S. Representative - District 7Haridopolos, MikeR
U.S. Representative - District 8Soto, DarrenD
U.S. Representative - District 9Frost, MaxwellD
U.S. Representative - District 10Webster, DanielR
U.S. Representative - District 11Bilirakis, Gus M.R
U.S. Representative - District 12Luna, Anna PaulinaR
U.S. Representative - District 13Castor, KathyD
U.S. Representative - District 14Lee, Laurel M.R
U.S. Representative - District 15Buchanan, VernR
U.S. Representative - District 16Steube, W. GregoryR
U.S. Representative - District 17Franklin, ScottR
U.S. Representative - District 18Donalds, ByronR
U.S. Representative - District 19Mast, Brian J.R
U.S. Representative - District 21Frankel, LoisD
U.S. Representative - District 22Moskowitz, JaredD
U.S. Representative - District 23Wilson, Frederica S.D
U.S. Representative - District 24Wasserman Schultz, DebbieD
U.S. Representative - District 25Diaz-Balart, MarioR
U.S. Representative - District 26Salazar, Maria ElviraR
U.S. Representative - District 27Gimenez, Carlos A.R
U.S. Representative - District 28Economy
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.1%
- Economic Profile
- Tourism · Agriculture · Healthcare · Manufacturing · Aviation · Research & Development
- Employment Sectors
- Healthcare and Social Assistance · Retail Trade · Manufacturing · Tourism · Agriculture
Education
- School Districts
- St. Lucie County Public Schools
- Colleges & Universities
- Indian River State College
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Interstate 95 · U.S. Highway 1 · Florida's Turnpike · St. Lucie County International Airport
- Utilities
- Water · Sewer · Electricity · Broadband Internet
- Major Facilities
- St. Lucie Medical Center · Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital · St. Lucie County Courthouse
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Savannas Preserve State Park · Fort Pierce Inlet State Park · Hutchinson Island Beaches · Indian River Lagoon
- Parks & Trails
- More than 75 parks and preserves throughout the county
History
- Founded
- 1905
- Named After
- Saint Lucy
- Historical Significance
- The area has a rich history dating back to early Spanish exploration and settlement, with significant agricultural and economic development in the 20th century.
- Key Events
- Originally inhabited by the Ais tribe · Spanish exploration and settlement · Part of Brevard County until 1905 · Treasure Coast due to 1715 Spanish treasure fleet sinking