Indian River County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Indian River County is located in Florida with a total population of 163,856. It is the 31st most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Indian River County is 55.0 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 16.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Indian River County is $71,049. This is about average than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $314,700. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Indian River County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.4%.

Education

33.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about average than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.