Census-designated place · Florida
Florida Ridge, Florida
Florida Ridge, census-designated place, in Indian River County, Florida. Florida Ridge had 20,889 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,470). GEOID 1223050.
Residents, 2020-2024
20,889
±1,470 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 21,302
Median household income
$66,625
±$3,596 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$287,900
±$28,779 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,342
±$130 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Florida Ridge and what county is it in?
Florida Ridge is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Indian River County, Florida. It covers 10.7 square miles of land, 1,982 residents per square mile in 2020.
Florida Ridge 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 Florida Ridge, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Florida Ridge's population at 20,889 (±1,470). The 2020 Census counted 21,302 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Florida Ridge is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Florida Ridge | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,889 ±1,470 | 166,936 | no clear change |
| Households | 8,134 ±603 | 70,816 | +1,190 |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.14 | 2.33 | −0.65 |
| Housing units | 10,154 ±584 | 86,440 | no clear change |
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 Florida Ridge?
The median resident of Florida Ridge is 44.8 years old; 20.4% are under 18 and 27.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 16.4%. 11.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Florida Ridge | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 ±3.2 | 55.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.4% ±2.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.6% ±3.2 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Male | 52.2% ±2.3 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6% ±2.0 pts | 13.9% | −11.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.4% ±4.6 pts | 72.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.4% ±4.5 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.7% ±2.3 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.1% ±2.5 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0% ±1.9 pts | 9.6% | – |
| With a disability | 16.9% ±3.5 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.5% ±2.9 pts | 10.0% | −6.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.4% ±2.3 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.5% ±4.2 pts | 33.8% | +9.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0% ±2.2 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.1% ±2.6 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±1.6 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 Florida Ridge earn?
Half of Florida Ridge's 8,134 households earn less than $66,625 a year (±$3,596), against $73,491 in Indian River County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $60,238 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,387 after inflation. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Florida Ridge | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,625 ±$3,596 | $73,491 | +$6,387 |
| Mean household income | $85,419 ±$6,952 | $108,404 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,923 ±$3,120 | $48,370 | +$5,498 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3% ±4.0 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.5% ±8.2 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.8% ±3.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±1.3 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9% ±2.4 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 Florida Ridge?
Owners occupy 79.3% of Florida Ridge's occupied homes and renters 20.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $287,900 by its owner (±$28,779). The median renter pays $1,342 a month including utilities, and 32.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Florida Ridge | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $287,900 ±$28,779 | $351,500 | +$114,126 |
| Median gross rent | $1,342 ±$130 | $1,357 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.8% ±11.5 pts | 48.8% | −16.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,440 ±$85 | $1,722 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.3% ±4.0 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.7% ±4.0 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 10,154 ±584 | 86,440 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.4% ±2.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.1% ±10.1 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.4% ±3.8 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±1.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.4% ±1.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.3% ±2.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±1.4 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 do people in Florida Ridge work and get to work?
68.9% of Florida Ridge's workers drive alone and 13.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes.
| Measure | Florida Ridge | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.2% ±3.9 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±2.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.9% ±7.0 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.0% ±4.2 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.7% ±4.3 pts | 13.6% | +9.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min ±2.7 | 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 Florida Ridge?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Florida Ridge, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $32,443 (Tract 506.04) to $86,373 (Tract 506.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 506.07Indian River County | 6,247 | $63,209 |
| Tract 506.08Indian River County | 5,923 | $66,409 |
| Tract 506.03Indian River County | 7,415 | $86,373 |
| Tract 507.07Indian River County | 5,100 | $100,250 |
| Tract 506.05Indian River County | 1,929 | $79,050 |
| Tract 506.04Indian River County | 1,484 | $32,443 |
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 Florida Ridge) · Census block assignment files
How does Florida Ridge compare with other places in Florida?
Florida Ridge ranks 455th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 198th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 378th | 770 |
| Median household income | 455th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 430th | 763 |
| Median home value | 488th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 483rd | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 346th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 397th | 733 |
| Median age | 323rd | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 272nd | 760 |
| Work from home | 356th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 558th | 764 |
Florida Ridge's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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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 Florida Ridge?
8 of the 57 figures for Florida Ridge 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 Florida Ridge 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' school search.