Port Salerno CDP, Martin County, Florida Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Port Salerno CDP, Florida, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Port Salerno CDP, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Port Salerno CDP, Florida. The estimated population of Port Salerno CDP, Florida is 11,441 people, with a median age of 50.

We can look at the total population in Port Salerno CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,441
-5.21% +6.33%
2020
12,070
+5.08%
-
2019
11,486
+1.49%
-
2018
11,317
+5.18%
-
2017
10,760
- -

Population of Port Salerno CDP, Florida by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
68.2%
70.8%
-3.67%
Black/African American
9.4%
12.9%
-27.13%
Native
0.6%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
19.6%
13.6%
+44.12%
Asian
0.8%
1.5%
-46.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
1.2%
+8.33%
Other
0.1%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Port Salerno CDP, Florida by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50 +1.01% 48.3 +4.55% 53.1 0%
2020 49.5 -2.75% 46.2 -7.41% 53.1 +1.34%
2019 50.9 +2.21% 49.9 +3.53% 52.4 +2.54%
2018 49.8 -0.99% 48.2 -0.62% 51.1 -1.16%
2017 50.3 - 48.5 - 51.7 -

The median age of Port Salerno CDP, Florida gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 221 +119.81% 477 -9.91% 557 423
10 to 19 437 +54.7% 648 -27.65% 652 483
20 to 29 916 -58.79% 493 +34.13% 474 671
30 to 39 594 +7.43% 365 +64.28% 634 627
40 to 49 488 +21.52% 695 -14% 599 600
50 to 59 678 +8.11% 1,014 -25.79% 729 762
60 to 69 655 +23.31% 756 +44.5% 819 1,140
70+ 1,161 -3.04% 1,162 +0.51% 1,105 1,166

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Port Salerno CDP, Florida is $59,375.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Port Salerno CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,696.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,267.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,333.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Port Salerno CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Port Salerno CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Port Salerno CDP, Florida is currently $75,648.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.40% of households in Port Salerno CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Port Salerno CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.79%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.07%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.80%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Port Salerno CDP is $31,929.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Port Salerno CDP by the total population of Port Salerno CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Port Salerno CDP, Florida, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Port Salerno CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    15.06%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.16%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.83%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.79%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Port Salerno CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Port Salerno CDP over the age of 16 is 9,754.

Of those people, a total of 55.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Port Salerno CDP is 51.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 428 55.80% 14.20%
20 to 24 years 916 91.40% 13.40%
25 to 29 years 229 93.40% 4.20%
30 to 34 years 875 82.30% 3.60%
35 to 44 years 1,051 88.80% 1.30%
45 to 54 years 1,187 80.30% 7.10%
55 to 59 years 838 62.90% 6.30%
60 to 64 years 935 57.50% 3.20%
65 to 74 years 1,773 22.70% 20.60%
75 years and over 1,522 5.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Port Salerno CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,039 53.60% 6.60%
Black or African American 871 62.10% 3.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 36 44.40% 0.00%
Asian 89 69.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 414 64.70% 6.00%
Two or more races 305 85.20% 29.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,506 79.00% 8.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,159 49.80% 7.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Port Salerno CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Port Salerno CDP is 5,018, with median earnings of $36,075.00.

Women in Port Salerno CDP, Florida earning approximately 59.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,018 $36,075.00
Male 2,626 $43,750.00
Female 2,392 $26,181.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 528 $70,833.00
Business and Financial 160 $62,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 67 $50,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 112 $105,893.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 68 $57,206.00
Community and Social Service 36 $39,583.00
Legal 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 259 $57,168.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 127 $54,464.00
Healthcare Practitioners 127 $47,238.00
Healthcare Support 207 $31,193.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 96 $121,339.00
Law Enforcement 54 $60,441.00
Food Preparation and Serving 241 $18,537.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 441 $23,505.00
Personal Care and Service 216 $14,081.00
Sales 725 $27,306.00
Office and Administrative Support 629 $27,679.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 454 $38,829.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $68,625.00
Production 90 $42,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 142 $65,909.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 328 $125,956.00 200 $44,554.00
Business and Financial 72 $61,250.00 88 $68,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $50,750.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 112 $105,893.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 68 $57,206.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 27 $53,015.00 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 1 $0.00 258 $57,188.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 69 $51,250.00 58 $75,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 14 $0.00 113 $58,021.00
Healthcare Support 78 $35,694.00 129 $27,196.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 59 $74,327.00 37 $0.00
Law Enforcement 54 $60,441.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 34 $27,188.00 207 $17,739.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 366 $30,316.00 75 $6,950.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $0.00 185 $13,750.00
Sales 314 $50,490.00 411 $16,287.00
Office and Administrative Support 131 $31,979.00 498 $19,675.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 454 $38,829.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 103 $85,542.00 24 $0.00
Production 49 $45,913.00 41 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 142 $65,909.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,441 households in Port Salerno CDP, with an average household size of 2.53 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,902 families in Port Salerno CDP with an average family size of 3.07 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,104 235 563 1,539
Average Household Size 2.97 4.11 3.6 1.3
Total Families 2,104 235 563 0
Average Household Size 2.97 3.55 3.23 0

Poverty

Of the 2,902 families in Port Salerno CDP, 5.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Port Salerno CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,703 housing units in Port Salerno CDP, Florida.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,441 77.87%
Vacant 1,262 22.13%

18.78% of the total 5,703 housing units in Port Salerno CDP are rental units. This is approximately 1,071 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,355 are occupied by the owner - or 58.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Port Salerno CDP is $1,287.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Port Salerno CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    15
  • Less than $500
    3
  • $500 to $999
    250
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    615
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    151
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    52
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Port Salerno CDP is $262,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Port Salerno CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    177
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    120
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    313
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    543
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    782
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    842
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    513
  • $1,000,000 or more
    65

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Port Salerno CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Port Salerno CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    14
  • 1940 to 1949
    63
  • 1950 to 1959
    304
  • 1960 to 1969
    326
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,506
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,832
  • 1990 to 1999
    931
  • 2000 to 2009
    565
  • 2010 to 2013
    162
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Port Salerno CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    135
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,761
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,001
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    544

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Port Salerno CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Port Salerno CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

32.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Port Salerno CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    59
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    460
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    600
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    760
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    589
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    304
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    631
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    50
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    340
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    369
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    150
  • 90 or more minutes
    414

Summary

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