Census-designated place · Florida
Vero Beach South, Florida
Vero Beach South, census-designated place, in Indian River County, Florida. Vero Beach South had 30,344 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,835). GEOID 1274200.
Residents, 2020-2024
30,344
±1,835 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 28,020
Median household income
$73,420
±$3,220 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$335,200
±$19,988 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,314
±$108 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Vero Beach South and what county is it in?
Vero Beach South 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 11.8 square miles of land, 2,379 residents per square mile in 2020.
Vero Beach South 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 Vero Beach South, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Vero Beach South's population at 30,344 (±1,835). The 2020 Census counted 28,020 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Vero Beach South is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Vero Beach South | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,344 ±1,835 | 166,936 | +7,011 |
| Households | 12,088 ±660 | 70,816 | +3,066 |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.12 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,236 ±591 | 86,440 | +3,131 |
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 Vero Beach South?
The median resident of Vero Beach South is 48.8 years old; 16.2% are under 18 and 30.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.7%. 10.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Vero Beach South | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8 ±2.5 | 55.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.2% ±2.0 pts | 15.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.2% ±2.2 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Male | 47.6% ±1.9 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.7% ±2.8 pts | 13.9% | +5.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.8% ±3.6 pts | 72.5% | −4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.1 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.1 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.3% ±2.1 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.0% ±3.1 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3% ±1.1 pts | 9.6% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0% ±1.8 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.5% ±2.2 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3% ±2.3 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.2% ±3.0 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.1% ±2.2 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.1% ±2.1 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±1.3 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 Vero Beach South earn?
Half of Vero Beach South's 12,088 households earn less than $73,420 a year (±$3,220), against $73,491 in Indian River County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $67,793 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,627 after inflation. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Vero Beach South | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,420 ±$3,220 | $73,491 | +$5,627 |
| Mean household income | $91,690 ±$6,279 | $108,404 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,320 ±$2,638 | $48,370 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.1% ±2.8 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.1% ±7.8 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.2% ±2.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±1.7 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7% ±2.5 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 Vero Beach South?
Owners occupy 79.6% of Vero Beach South's occupied homes and renters 20.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $335,200 by its owner (±$19,988). The median renter pays $1,314 a month including utilities, and 44.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Vero Beach South | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $335,200 ±$19,988 | $351,500 | +$108,506 |
| Median gross rent | $1,314 ±$108 | $1,357 | +$171 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.7% ±8.5 pts | 48.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,711 ±$98 | $1,722 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.6% ±2.9 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.4% ±2.9 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 14,236 ±591 | 86,440 | +3,131 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.1% ±5.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.4% ±2.3 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±1.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1% ±1.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% ±1.2 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 Vero Beach South work and get to work?
74.8% of Vero Beach South's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Vero Beach South | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.0% ±2.8 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±1.7 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.8% ±4.1 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.8% ±3.0 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3% ±2.6 pts | 13.6% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.4 min ±2.2 | 23.8 min | +3.9 min |
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 Vero Beach South?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Vero Beach South, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $42,222 (Tract 506.01) to $95,227 (Tract 507.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 507.06Indian River County | 6,270 | $95,227 |
| Tract 506.02Indian River County | 5,677 | $79,083 |
| Tract 507.02Indian River County | 4,641 | $81,771 |
| Tract 506.03Indian River County | 7,415 | $86,373 |
| Tract 506.01Indian River County | 2,620 | $42,222 |
| Tract 502.02Indian River County | 2,875 | $66,500 |
| Tract 501.02Indian River County | 3,695 | $54,464 |
| Tract 504.01Indian River County | 4,053 | $40,173 |
| Tract 507.07Indian River County | 5,100 | $100,250 |
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 Vero Beach South) · Census block assignment files
How does Vero Beach South compare with other places in Florida?
Vero Beach South ranks 364th 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) | 139th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 320th | 770 |
| Median household income | 364th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 366th | 763 |
| Median home value | 380th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 501st | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 452nd | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 385th | 733 |
| Median age | 249th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 270th | 760 |
| Work from home | 455th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 681st | 764 |
Vero Beach South'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 Vero Beach South?
7 of the 57 figures for Vero Beach South 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 Vero Beach South 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.