St. Lucie County: Economy & Jobs
St. Lucie County reports a median household income of $71,457 (about the same as St. Lucie County median $71,457; about the same as Florida median $71,711), with homes at a median value of $275,900.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $71,457 — near the Florida median ($72,336). Poverty rate 12.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $181,540 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $12,751,238 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $70,239 (vs Florida $91,513) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $71,457 (vs Florida $72,336) |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 — county FIPS
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 6.0% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 90,334 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $4,809,174,233 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $53,238 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 9,568,260 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% (vs Florida 2.9%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2024 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 404 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 3,369 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 8.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Animal Totals, Nursery Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 7,121 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 70,616 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 3,145,559 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 53 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 49 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 25 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 83 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 32 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 18 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 13 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 203 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 177 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 23 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 44 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
| Total Snap Stores | 193 |
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Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $2,868,571,373 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,713.08 (at Florida median) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 329,226 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
Sources: USAspending API