# Flagler Estates, Florida

Flagler Estates is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in St. Johns County in the U.S. state of Florida. It is located 8 mi (13 km) southeast of Hastings is bordered by Flagler County to the south. The population was 3,540 at the 2020 census, up from 3,215 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jacksonville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

## Location

The Flagler Estates CDP encompasses a total of 11.94 sq mi (30.9 km$^2$), 0.87% of which is covered in water, in unincorporated areas of St. Johns County. The main entrance is off State Road 13, onto Flagler Estates Boulevard. There are 6,181 acres (25 km$^2$) of residential lots in Flagler Estates. Most lots are 1.13 acres (4,600 m$^2$) in area, excluding road easement.
Although Flagler Estates cover a wide area, the nearest services are in Palatka, across the St. Johns River. The main river that flows through the central area is Deep Creek. 2.4 miles (3.9 km) east of the area is Old Brick Road, a U.S. National Register of Historic Place. It is located 12 miles (19 km) east of Palatka. The area is known for its large lot sizes.

## Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,540 people, 1,439 households, and 951 families residing in the city. 1.7% of the population were under 5 years old, 28.0% under 18 years old, and 10.0% were 65 years and over. 48.1% of the population were female.
The racial makeup of the city is 94.2% White, 12.0% African American, 2.2% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 6.6% from other races, and 15.0% from two or more races. 7.2% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The median household income was $59,875.16% of the population lived below the poverty threshold, including 24.3% of those under 18 and 14.5% of those over 65. 84.4% of the population 25 years and older had a high school degree or equivalent or higher and 13.5% of that same population had a bachelor's degree or higher. 8.6% of the population were veterans.

## Government jurisdiction

Prior to January 2004, the Flagler Estates Road and Water Control District (FERWCD) was located in Flagler and St. Johns counties. The Flagler County portion of the District was removed from the District Boundaries effective January 1, 2004. This de-annexation was codified in Chapter 2006–358, Laws of Florida. In the 2006 codification bill, lands owned by FERWCD north of the Ashley Outfall were added into the District. The Flagler Estates CDP was defined starting in the 2010 census.

## Land use

The current land-uses within the District boundaries are generally 1.25-acre (5,100 m$^2$) residential. On the east side of the watershed, outside the District boundaries, the primary land-use is silviculture. On the west side of the watershed, outside the District boundaries, the primary land-use is agricultural. In the Flagler County portion of the watershed, the land-use is mixed between silviculture, agriculture, and wetland. In this area, about 60% of the land area could be classified as wetland.

## Education

It is in the St. Johns County School District.
Zoned schools include South Woods Elementary School, Gamble Rogers Middle School, and Pedro Menendez High School.