City · Florida
Fellsmere, Florida
Fellsmere, city, in Indian River County, Florida. Fellsmere had 5,025 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,834 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,953 (±21). GEOID 1222100.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,025
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,834 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,953 ±21
Median household income
$55,893
±$15,377 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$175,400
±$26,725 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,158
±$233 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Fellsmere and what county is it in?
Fellsmere is a city in Indian River County, Florida. It covers 57.6 square miles of land, 84 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fellsmere is in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fellsmere, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,025 people lived in Fellsmere on July 1, 2025, up 4.1% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 4,834 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,953 (±21).
| Measure | Fellsmere | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,953 ±21 | 166,936 | −672 |
| Households | 1,258 ±184 | 70,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.90 ±0.55 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,445 ±193 | 86,440 | no clear change |
Fellsmere's population since 2000
From 3,813 in 2000 to 5,025 in 2025: up 31.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Fellsmere as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fellsmere?
The median resident of Fellsmere is 32.0 years old; 30.6% are under 18 and 8.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 76.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 12.2%. 31.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fellsmere | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 ±8.3 | 55.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.6% ±5.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.8% ±4.0 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Male | 63.3% ±5.4 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 76.3% ±10.6 pts | 13.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 12.2% ±7.4 pts | 72.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.3% ±6.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 31.5% ±8.4 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 69.9% ±8.2 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±2.4 pts | 9.6% | – |
| With a disability | 6.4% ±3.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 34.4% ±9.0 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 69.4% ±8.3 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.1% ±5.5 pts | 33.8% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.5% ±3.1 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.6% ±2.2 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fellsmere earn?
Half of Fellsmere's 1,258 households earn less than $55,893 a year (±$15,377), against $73,491 in Indian River County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $33,463 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fellsmere | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,893 ±$15,377 | $73,491 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,447 ±$13,139 | $108,404 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,853 ±$3,268 | $48,370 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.8% ±9.4 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.7% ±19.1 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.7% ±6.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.9% ±8.0 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.4% ±8.2 pts | 89.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fellsmere?
Owners occupy 74.0% of Fellsmere's occupied homes and renters 26.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $175,400 by its owner (±$26,725). The median renter pays $1,158 a month including utilities, and 52.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fellsmere | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $175,400 ±$26,725 | $351,500 | +$41,870 |
| Median gross rent | $1,158 ±$233 | $1,357 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.2% ±23.3 pts | 48.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,071 ±$508 | $1,722 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.0% ±12.6 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.0% ±12.6 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,445 ±193 | 86,440 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.2% ±20.5 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.3% ±13.0 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.9% ±9.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.5% ±5.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.4% ±7.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% ±5.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Fellsmere building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units in Fellsmere in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 2.8 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fellsmere work and get to work?
66.6% of Fellsmere's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 31.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.8%.
| Measure | Fellsmere | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.0% ±10.3 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% ±5.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.6% ±12.5 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 19.9% ±12.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.3% ±6.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±2.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.7% ±3.7 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.9 min ±5.6 | 23.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fellsmere?
1 census tract lies mostly in Fellsmere, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 509.09Indian River County | 3,664 | $70,541 |
| Tract 509.08Indian River County | 4,747 | $64,000 |
| Tract 509.03Indian River County | 7,306 | $87,167 |
| Tract 509.07Indian River County | 1,514 | $50,485 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fellsmere) · Census block assignment files
How does Fellsmere compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Fellsmere is the 4,884th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 229th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Fellsmere ranks 593rd of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 229th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 168th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 764th | 770 |
| Median household income | 593rd | 754 |
| Per capita income | 734th | 763 |
| Median home value | 672nd | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 576th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 146th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 681st | 733 |
| Median age | 716th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 370th | 760 |
| Travel time to work | 154th | 764 |
Fellsmere's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Fellsmere with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fellsmere?
16 of the 57 figures for Fellsmere on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fellsmere are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Fellsmere.