City Statistics
The latest Census figures from April 2023 determined Port St . Lucie ’ s population is 239,653 . By the end of the year , we were well on our way to 250,000 . Within the past five years , we have gone from a mid-sized city to the sixth largest in Florida .
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Over the past few years , we have developed comprehensive blueprints to ensure we are planning smartly for future growth . Mobility and Strategic Plans have been developed with input from residents , subject matter experts and community stakeholders to provide a roadmap that will help Port St . Lucie continue to make progress . It is important to know that these plans don ’ t sit idle on the shelf ; they are implemented every day at the direction of the City Council and our 1,412 hardworking employees who serve our City every day .
WalletHub : Smart Asset :
# 71 Safest city in U . S . # 9 Best local real estate market
# 9 in top 10 cities where it makes more sense to buy than rent
# 4 Best place for first-time home buyers
# 6 Best city for Hispanic entrepreneurs
Patch . com :
# 4 Most ethnically diverse city in Florida
Quicken Loans : # 5 Fastest-growing city in the U . S .
Opendoor :
# 19 Hottest ZIP code in the nation ( 34953 )
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