Jensen Beach is a CDP located in Martin County Florida. Jensen Beach has a 2024 population of 12,727. Jensen Beach is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually but its population has decreased by -6.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,592 in 2020.
The average household income in Jensen Beach is $95,780 with a poverty rate of 17.09%. The median age in Jensen Beach is 53.7 years: 53.1 years for males, and 54.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jensen Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,752 | 93.41% |
| Two or more races | 348 | 2.77% |
| Asian | 285 | 2.27% |
| Black or African American | 128 | 1.02% |
| Other race | 68 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,876 | 2.12 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Non Family | 2,994 | 1.21 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Married | 2,238 | 2.95 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Female | 470 | 3.66 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Male | 174 | 3.01 | 100 | 0 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 425 | 4.25% |
| Associates Degree | 898 | 8.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,469 | 24.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,214 | 12.14% |
| High School Graduate | 2,680 | 26.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 309 | 3.09% |
| Some College | 2,002 | 20.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,911 | 8,260 | 3,155 |
| Hispanic | 769 | 726 | 365 |
| 2+ Races | 176 | 155 | 76 |
| Asian | 148 | 135 | 125 |
| Black | 87 | 60 | 9 |
| Other Race | 48 | 29 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 94.41%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 84.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,967 | $70,758 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,500 | $154,952 | $61,033 |
| High School Graduate | $29,255 | $29,529 | $28,222 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $58,041 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,676 | $51,448 | $39,846 |
| Some College | $41,552 | $58,150 | $36,344 |
$44,676
Average Earnings
$51,448
Average Male
$39,846
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.9% of Jensen Beach residents speak only English, while 9.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,924 | 1,474 | 13.49% |
| Hispanic | 969 | 618 | 63.78% |
| Black | 125 | 51 | 40.8% |
| Multiple | 346 | 21 | 6.07% |
| Other | 68 | 19 | 27.94% |
17.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.6%
Male Poverty Rate
16.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jensen Beach is Hispanic, with 63.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jensen Beach is Multiple, with 6.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.72% |
| Some College | 19.22% |
| High School | 18.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.53% |
| Male Employed | 11.4% |
| Female Employed | 3.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,993 | $137,273 |
| Households | $62,699 | $95,780 |
| Married Families | $105,573 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,483 | $54,830 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
887
Number of Veterans
863
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 387 |
| First Gulf War | 166 |
| Second Gulf War | 154 |
| Korea | 91 |
| World War II | 56 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 331 |
| 65 to 74 | 329 |
| 35 to 54 | 133 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 849 | 8.51% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 4.34% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 14.08% |
| Black | 9 | 10.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.6%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
26.76%
Born in Jensen Beach
91.57%
Native Born
8.43%
Foreign Born
2.42%
Non Citizen
6%
Naturalized
91.57% of Jensen Beach residents were born in the United States, with 26.76% having been born in Florida. 2.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,727 | 73 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 12,654 | 73 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 12,581 | -527 | -4.02% |
| 2021 | 13,108 | -484 | -3.56% |
| 2020 | 13,592 | 113 | 0.84% |
| 2019 | 13,479 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 13,477 | 39 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 13,438 | 1,260 | 10.35% |
| 2016 | 12,178 | -88 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 12,266 | 266 | 2.22% |
| 2014 | 12,000 | 181 | 1.53% |
| 2013 | 11,819 | -220 | -1.83% |
| 2012 | 12,039 | -629 | -4.97% |
| 2011 | 12,668 | 961 | 8.21% |
| 2010 | 11,707 | 0 | 0% |