Sawgrass, Florida facts for kids
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Sawgrass, Florida
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Location in St. Johns County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | St. Johns |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.37 sq mi (8.73 km2) |
| • Land | 3.02 sq mi (7.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,385 |
| • Density | 1,780.17/sq mi (687.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 904 |
| FIPS code | 12-64525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867201 |
| Website | http://www.sawgrasscommunity.com |
Sawgrass is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Johns County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,880 per the 2010 City-Data Website. This population change is a -1.3% decrease since 2000. The area is located in Ponte Vedra Beach. Sawgrass is home to The Players Championship (TPC), established in 1974. The tournament offers the highest prize fund of any tournament in golf.
Geography
Sawgrass is located at 30°11′34″N 81°22′22″W / 30.19278°N 81.37278°W (30.192742, -81.372668).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), of which 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (4.33%) is water.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 5,385 | — | |
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Sawgrass comprises two subdivisions: Sawgrass Country Club and TPC Sawgrass Players Club. The total number of residences is 1,409 in Sawgrass Country Club and 1,564 in TPC Sawgrass Players Club for a total of 2,973. This calculation excludes Vicar's Landing retirement apartment community located in TPC Sawgrass Players Club. The median resident age is 56.6 years while Florida's median age is 41.8. Males make up 47.6% of sawgrass while females make up 52.4%. The population density is 1,600.4 people per square mile (617.5/km2). There are 3,089 housing units at an average density of 1,000.3/sq mi (386.0/km2).
Monetary demographics
The median income for a household in Sawgrass was $79,951 in 2015 which is $30,525 above the state average. Many residents make $200,000 or more a year (19%). In 2015, the average housing unit cost $338,755. Detached houses cost $386,262 and townhouses cost $168,720. Houses for sale range from $200,000 to $2,000,000. The common industries for males and females are finance and insurance.
Racial demographics
Per the 2010 City-Data Website, Sawgrass is racially similar meaning diversity is scarce. The racial makeup includes:
- White - 94.2% (4,598)
- Hispanic - 2.6% (125)
- Asian - 1.4% (69)
- Two or more races - 1.0% (50)
- Black - 0.5% (22)
- American Indian - 0.2% (10)
- Other races - 0.1% (5)
- Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander - 0.02% (1)
Education
It is in the St. Johns County School District.
The community is zoned to PV-PV/Rawlings Elementary School, Alice B. Landrum Middle School, and Ponte Vedra High School.
Additionally Palmer School (K-8) is nearby.
- Community colleges
- Florida State College of Jacksonville
- Saint Johns River State College
- Universities and four year colleges
- Flagler College
- Jacksonville University
- University of North Florida
See also
In Spanish: Sawgrass (Florida) para niños
