St. Marks: Economy & Jobs
St. Marks reports a median household income of $62,321 (1.3× below Wakulla County median $81,895; 1.2× below Florida median $71,711), with homes at a median value of $256,300. The surrounding county supports 6,620 jobs (avg $48,580).
- $67,374 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Florida $91,513).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $62,321 — below the Florida median ($72,336). Poverty rate 3.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 25% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 4.1× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 18.9% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 25.0% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.7% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $15,740 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,060,474 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $67,374 (vs Florida $91,513) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $65,047 |
| Median Household Income | $62,321 (vs Florida $72,336) |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Retail |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $62,321 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 8% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 8.1% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 6,620 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $321,610,323 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $48,580 |
| 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 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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 | 83 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 1,240 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 14.90 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Cattle |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 513 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 4,088 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 162,176 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 11 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Grooming | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 8 |
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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 11 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (3)
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.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 15156 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.7 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | WAKULLA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $221,662,908 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,565.07 (vs Florida $8,713) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 33,764 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 81.4% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 10.5% |
| Pct Walked | 8.1% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 61.0 years (vs Florida 40.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 57.9% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12