Indian River County, Florida Demographics 2026

Name: Indian River County, Florida Demographics
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Indian River County, Florida has a population of 166,936, the 31st most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $73,491 and the median home value is $351,500. The poverty rate is 11.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Indian River County Quick Facts

Population 166,936

Median Household Income $73,491

Median Home Value $351,500

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 55.3 years

Homeownership Rate 80.1%

Affordability Ratio 4.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.8%

High School Graduation 92.0%

Cities/Places 16

Population 166,936 31st of 67

Median Income $73,491 1% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Indian River County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	163,856	166,936	+1.9%
Median household income	$71,049	$73,491	+3.4%
Median home value	$314,700	$351,500	+11.7%

Median Household Income

Indian River

$73,491

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Indian River

$351,500

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.8%

$25K-$50K 19.1%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 35.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

8.1%

$200K+

11.5%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

48.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.1%

Renter 19.9%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,357/mo 22.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.0%

18-34

14.8%

35-54

19.9%

55-74

33.7%

75+

16.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Indian River County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Vero Beach South	30,344	$73,420	9.1%	$335,200
Sebastian	26,262	$69,409	10.1%	$317,000
Florida Ridge	20,889	$66,625	11.3%	$287,900
Vero Beach	17,042	$69,758	16.1%	$391,900
West Vero Corridor	10,461	$61,927	10.8%	$216,400
Vero Lake Estates	6,559	$83,199	5.3%	$328,200
Winter Beach	4,985	$92,394	8.9%	$472,200
Fellsmere	4,953	$55,893	18.8%	$175,400
Gifford	4,668	$33,175	42.0%	$236,000
Indian River Shores	4,386	$156,037	6.7%	$1,132,000
South Beach	3,063	$193,594	4.7%	$900,700
Wabasso Beach	2,262	$115,739	10.2%	$654,100
Roseland	2,142	$63,929	7.2%	$330,500
Wabasso	1,467	$59,006	3.6%	$401,400
Orchid	441	$250,000+	3.4%	$2,000,000+
Windsor	338	$250,000+	3.5%	$2,000,000+

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Population Overview

Indian River County is located in Florida with a total population of 166,936. It is the 31st most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Indian River County is 55.3 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 16.7% 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 $73,491. This is 1% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $351,500. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Indian River County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.9%.

Education

33.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Indian River County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Indian River County, Florida?

Indian River County has a population of 166,936, making it the 31st most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Indian River County?

The median household income in Indian River County is $73,491 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.

How many cities are in Indian River County, Florida?

Indian River County contains 16 Census-designated places.