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Indian River County, Florida
Indian River County, Florida. Indian River County had 172,799 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.1% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 16 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 11 census-designated) and 45 census tracts. GEOID 12061.
Indian River County is the county of the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
172,799
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 159,788 · ACS 2020-2024: 166,936
Median household income
$73,491
±$1,900 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$351,500
±$7,643 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,357
±$58 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Indian River County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 159,788 residents in Indian River County. The Census Bureau estimates 172,799 for July 1, 2025, up 8.1% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 166,936 over 503 square miles of land.
| Measure | Indian River County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 166,936 | 22,416,077 | +12,947 |
| Households | 70,816±1,026 | 8,752,810 | +12,204 |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.03 | 2.51 | −0.27 |
| Housing units | 86,440±107 | 10,256,470 | +6,342 |
Indian River County's population since 2000
From 112,947 in 2000 to 172,799 in 2025: up 53.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Indian River County?
Indian River County holds 16 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 11 census-designated places. The largest is Vero Beach South with 30,344 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Vero Beach South | 28,020 | $73,420 |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastian | 25,054 | $69,409 |
| Florida Ridge | 21,302 | $66,625 |
| Vero Beach | 16,354 | $69,758 |
| West Vero Corridor | 10,039 | $61,927 |
| Vero Lake Estates | 6,782 | $83,199 |
| Gifford | 5,511 | $33,175 |
| Fellsmere | 4,834 | $55,893 |
| Indian River Shores | 4,241 | $156,037 |
| South Beach | 3,703 | $193,594 |
| Winter Beach | 3,136 | $92,394 |
| Wabasso BeachGEOID 1274635 | 2,194 | $115,739 |
| Wabasso | 1,627 | $59,006 |
| RoselandGEOID 1261875 | 1,591 | $63,929 |
| OrchidGEOID 1252175 | 516 | $250,000 or more |
| WindsorGEOID 1278110 | 330 | $250,000 or more |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Indian River County?
The median resident of Indian River County is 55.3 years old; 15.0% are under 18 and 34.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.9%. 10.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Indian River County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.3±0.2 | 42.6 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 15.0%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 34.8%±0.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.9% | 27.4% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.5%±0.5 pts | 50.4% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.7%±0.5 pts | 14.6% | −1.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.0%±0.8 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.1%±0.8 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6%±0.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6%±1.0 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.0%±0.9 pts | 11.5% | −1.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.0%±0.7 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.8%±1.1 pts | 34.1% | +4.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.0%±0.9 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3%±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Indian River County earn?
Half of Indian River County's 70,816 households earn less than $73,491 a year (±$1,900), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $67,368 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,123 after inflation. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Indian River County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,491±$1,900 | $74,568 | +$6,123 |
| Mean household income | $108,404±$3,770 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,370±$1,562 | $42,609 | +$3,430 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1%±1.0 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.2%±3.2 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5%±0.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9%±1.2 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 Indian River County?
Owners occupy 80.1% of Indian River County's occupied homes and renters 19.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $351,500 by its owner (±$7,643). The median renter pays $1,357 a month including utilities, and 48.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Indian River County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $351,500±$7,643 | $359,000 | +$102,531 |
| Median gross rent | $1,357±$58 | $1,669 | +$177 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.8%±3.9 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,722±$42 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.1%±1.1 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 86,440±107 | 10,256,470 | +6,342 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3%±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.5%±2.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.9%±1.1 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.3%±0.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9%±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Indian River County building?
Builders took permits for 252 new housing units across Indian River County in 2025 (178 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Indian River County get to work?
72.1% of Indian River County's workers drive alone and 13.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Indian River County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.6%±1.1 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±0.8 pts | 4.8% | −2.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.1%±1.7 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0%±1.2 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.6%±1.3 pts | 15.7% | +5.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.8 min±1.0 | 28.0 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 are Indian River County's census tracts?
Indian River County is divided into 45 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $24,381 (Tract 503.03) to $234,236 (Tract 505.07).
All 45 census tracts of Indian River County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Indian River County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 31st of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 34th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 24th of 67 |
| Median household income | 24th of 67 |
| Median home value | 20th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 31st of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 50th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22nd of 67 |
| Median age | 5th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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