Sawgrass is a CDP located in St. Johns County Florida. Sawgrass has a 2024 population of 4,876. Sawgrass is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually but its population has increased by 19.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,094 in 2020.
The average household income in Sawgrass is $205,103 with a poverty rate of 9.46%. The median age in Sawgrass is 57.4 years: 53.3 years for males, and 59.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sawgrass was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,131 | 87.26% |
| Two or more races | 458 | 9.67% |
| Asian | 88 | 1.86% |
| Other race | 46 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.23% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,153 | 2.2 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Married | 1,218 | 2.52 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Non Family | 736 | 1.54 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Female | 178 | 2.49 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Male | 21 | 4.1 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
2.53
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
84.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 1.69% |
| Associates Degree | 432 | 11.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,157 | 31.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,056 | 28.33% |
| High School Graduate | 298 | 7.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 1.85% |
| Some College | 653 | 17.52% |
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 | 3,300 | 3,231 | 1,981 |
| 2+ Races | 268 | 250 | 175 |
| Hispanic | 185 | 148 | 115 |
| Asian | 80 | 54 | 27 |
| Other Race | 46 | 41 | 30 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 65.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,120 | $82,192 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $174,539 | $250,001 | $69,167 |
| High School Graduate | $29,857 | $29,143 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $77,784 | $111,250 | $40,721 |
| Some College | $53,194 | $0 | $0 |
$77,784
Average Earnings
$111,250
Average Male
$40,721
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.59% of Sawgrass residents speak only English, while 10.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,108 | 421 | 10.25% |
| Hispanic | 266 | 14 | 5.26% |
| Asian | 88 | 13 | 14.77% |
9.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.81%
Male Poverty Rate
13.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sawgrass is Asian, with 14.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sawgrass is Hispanic, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.61% |
| High School | 8.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.9% |
| Female Employed | 10.09% |
| Male Employed | 0.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $163,616 | $245,606 |
| Households | $121,519 | $205,103 |
| Married Families | $183,553 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,500 | $126,468 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
453
Number of Veterans
436
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 168 |
| First Gulf War | 71 |
| Korea | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 287 |
| 65 to 74 | 121 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 423 | 11.4% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 6.38% |
| Islander | 11 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
24.59%
Born in Sawgrass
87.73%
Native Born
12.27%
Foreign Born
3.34%
Non Citizen
8.94%
Naturalized
87.73% of Sawgrass residents were born in the United States, with 24.59% having been born in Florida. 3.34% 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 | 4,876 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 4,877 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 4,877 | 243 | 5.24% |
| 2021 | 4,634 | 540 | 13.19% |
| 2020 | 4,094 | -747 | -15.43% |
| 2019 | 4,841 | -53 | -1.08% |
| 2018 | 4,894 | 323 | 7.07% |
| 2017 | 4,571 | -276 | -5.69% |
| 2016 | 4,847 | -474 | -8.91% |
| 2015 | 5,321 | 232 | 4.56% |
| 2014 | 5,089 | 94 | 1.88% |
| 2013 | 4,995 | -12 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 5,007 | 211 | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 4,796 | -84 | -1.72% |
| 2010 | 4,880 | 0 | 0% |