Demographics
Below is a snapshot of Indian River County's demographics. Please click here for more detailed demographic analysis and site-specific reports.
Indian River County's population, currently 161,000, has grown steadily by approximately 2% per year over the past 10 years. Historically, agriculture and tourism were the county’s largest industries. These are now complimented by an increasing number of firms in the healthcare and professional/scientific industries along with a steady stream of light manufacturing jobs.
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POPULATION |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|
1990 |
1995 |
2000 |
2005 |
2021 |
2026* |
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COUNTY |
90,208 |
100,261 |
112,947 |
130,043 |
161,001 |
175,226 |
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MUNICIPALITIES |
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Fellsmere |
2,179 |
2,354 |
3,813 |
4,322 |
5,768 |
6,432 |
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Indian River Shores |
2,278 |
2,599 |
3,448 |
3,645 |
4,316 |
4,555 |
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Orchid |
10 |
25 |
140 |
302 |
451 |
477 |
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Sebastian |
10,248 |
13,488 |
16,181 |
20,048 |
26,390 |
29,203 |
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Vero Beach |
17,350 |
17,681 |
17,705 |
17,895 |
17,576 |
18,498 |
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Source: GIS-Planning, 12/2021 |
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| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 161,001 |
| Households | 72,598 |
| Person per Household |
2.22 |
| Population by Age | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 2009 | 2010 | 2021 | 2026 |
| 0-19 | 25,990 | 25,952 | 28,083 | 31,533 |
| 20-39 | 22,083 | 21,547 | 29,725 | 33,618 |
| 40-59 | 34,031 | 33,192 | 35,041 | 35,393 |
| 60-64 | 20,615 | 19,833 | 12,916 | 12,045 |
| 65+ | 38,915 | 37,504 | 55,236 | 62,637 |
| Median Age | |
|---|---|
| Indian River County | 53.4 |
| Florida | 42 |
| United States | 38 |
| Income and Wages - Indian River County | |
|---|---|
| Per Capita Personal Income (2019) | $36,516 |
| Median Household Income (2019) | $54,740 |
| Average Annual Wage (2020) | $47,113 |
| Unemployment Rate Year End (2020) | 3.6% |
| Unemployment Rate (12/2021) | 4.4% |
| Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2026 | ||
| Male | 77,211 | 83,656 | |
| Female | 83,790 | 91,570 | |
| Racial Mix | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2026 | |
| Total Population | 161,001 | 175,226 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 119,392 | 126,421 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 15,249 | 17,713 |
| Hispanic Origin | 20,955 | 24,264 |
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