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St. Lucie Village, Florida
Town of St. Lucie Village
Location in St. Lucie County and the state of Florida
Location in St. Lucie County and the state of Florida
Country  United States
State  Florida
County  St. Lucie
Settled 1843
Incorporated May 6, 1961
Area
 • Total 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2)
 • Land 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 613
 • Density 682.63/sq mi (263.67/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code 12-62800
GNIS feature ID 0308107

St. Lucie Village is a small town located in St. Lucie County, Florida, in the United States. A town is a community that is smaller than a city but larger than a village. It is part of the larger Port St. Lucie area, which is a big group of cities and towns connected together. In 2020, about 613 people lived there.

History of St. Lucie Village

St. Lucie Village has been a place where people have lived since 1843. It officially became a town on May 6, 1961. This means it got its own local government. The town also includes the St. Lucie Village Historic District, which is an area with important old buildings.

Where is St. Lucie Village Located?

St. Lucie Village is found at these coordinates: 27 degrees, 29 minutes, 37 seconds North and 80 degrees, 20 minutes, 32 seconds West. This helps people find it on a map.

The town covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.

What is the Climate Like in St. Lucie Village?

St. Lucie Village is in a special weather zone. It's a mix between a humid subtropical climate and a tropical climate. This means it often has warm, wet weather, especially in the summer. It's similar to the weather in South Florida but not quite as tropical as the Florida Keys.

How Many People Live in St. Lucie Village?

The number of people living in St. Lucie Village has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1970 428
1980 593 38.6%
1990 584 −1.5%
2000 604 3.4%
2010 590 −2.3%
2020 613 3.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population Details from Recent Years

Let's look closer at the people living in St. Lucie Village based on the 2010 and 2020 census reports. The table below shows the different groups of people, not counting those who are Hispanic.

St. Lucie Village Population by Race
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race People in 2010 People in 2020 Percentage in 2010 Percentage in 2020
White (NH) 543 553 92.03% 90.21%
Black or African American (NH) 11 7 1.86% 1.14%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 0 1 0.00% 0.16%
Asian (NH) 3 4 0.51% 0.65%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Some other race (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 6 16 1.02% 2.61%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 27 32 4.58% 5.22%
Total 590 613

In 2020, there were 613 people living in St. Lucie Village. These people lived in 276 different homes, and 195 of those homes were families.

Back in 2010, the town had 590 people. They lived in 284 homes, and 198 of those were families.

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In Spanish: St. Lucie Village para niños

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