Fellsmere, FL

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2023 Population

4,902

0.348% 1-year growth

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

30.7

1.32% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

21.5%

3.18% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$47,335

8.86% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$123,400

2.14% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

2,114

8.63% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Fellsmere, FL had a population of 4.9k people with a median age of 30.7 and a median household income of $47,335. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Fellsmere, FL grew from 4,885 to 4,902, a 0.348% increase and its median household income grew from $43,482 to $47,335, a 8.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fellsmere, FL are White (Hispanic) (30.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (23.2%), Other (Hispanic) (22.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (12.2%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.67%).

None of the households in Fellsmere, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

83.1% of the residents in Fellsmere, FL are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Fellsmere, FL was $123,400, and the homeownership rate was 68.4%.

Most people in Fellsmere, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Fellsmere, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Fellsmere, FL is home to a population of 4.9k people, from which 83.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 32.6% of Fellsmere, FL residents were born outside of the country (1.6k people).

In 2023, there were 1.33 times more White (Hispanic) residents (1.51k people) in Fellsmere, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.14k Two+ (Hispanic) and 1.12k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

83.1%

2023 Citizenship

83.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 83.1% of Fellsmere, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Fellsmere, FL was 83.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fellsmere, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fellsmere, FL

White (Hispanic)
1.51k ± 555
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.14k ± 601
Other (Hispanic)
1.12k ± 415

77.9%

Hispanic Population

3.82k people

77.9% of the people in Fellsmere, FL are hispanic (3.82k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fellsmere, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Fellsmere, FL.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
Haiti
344,713 ± 14,299 people
Colombia
299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Fellsmere, FL was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Fellsmere, FL residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

Foreign-Born Population

32.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.6k people

31.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.55k people

As of 2023, 32.6% of Fellsmere, FL residents (1.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fellsmere, FL was 31.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fellsmere, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
33 ± 49
Gulf War (2001-)
19 ± 46
Gulf War (1990s)
6 ± 18

Fellsmere, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fellsmere, FL employs 2.11k people. The largest industries in Fellsmere, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (365 people), Construction (347 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (235 people), and the highest paying industries are Other Services Except Public Administration ($80,076), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,500), and Finance & Insurance ($47,961).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.11k

2023 Value

± 461

8.63%

1 Year growth

± 29.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Fellsmere, FL grew at a rate of 8.63%, from 1.95k employees to 2.11k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fellsmere, FL, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (388 people), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (295 people), and Management Occupations (181 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fellsmere, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.11k

2023 Value

± 461

8.63%

1 Year growth

± 29.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Fellsmere, FL grew at a rate of 8.63%, from 1.95k employees to 2.11k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fellsmere, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (365 people), Construction (347 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (235 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fellsmere, FL, though some of these residents may live in Fellsmere, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,846

Median earning men ± $5,889

$25,547

Median earning women ± $7,321

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($81,296), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,242), and Construction ($39,286).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,730), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($22,226), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($20,823).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Fellsmere, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fellsmere, FL was $123,400 in 2023, which is 0.407 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $126,100 to $123,400, a 2.14% decrease. The homeownership rate in Fellsmere, FL is 68.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Fellsmere, FL have an average commute time of 31.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fellsmere, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$123,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$72,884

$769

Median Property Taxes

±$231

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fellsmere, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fellsmere, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 509.03

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Fellsmere, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,335

Median Household Income

± $13,534

1.12k

Number of Households

± 297

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.12k households in Fellsmere, FL grew to $47,335 from the previous year's value of $43,482.

The following chart displays the households in Fellsmere, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $25k - $30k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fellsmere, FL is from Fellsmere, FL.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Fellsmere, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (70.7%)
Carpooled (13%)
Worked At Home (4.78%)

In 2023, 70.7% of workers in Fellsmere, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13%) and those who worked at home (4.78%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fellsmere, FL have a longer commute time (31.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Fellsmere, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fellsmere, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fellsmere, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fellsmere, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fellsmere, FL (1.05k out of 4.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fellsmere, FL is Hispanic, followed by Black and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

65.6% of the population of Fellsmere, FL has health coverage, with 22.1% on employee plans, 30.4% on Medicaid, 4.45% on Medicare, 8.47% on non-group plans, and 0.163% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Indian River County, FL see 1675 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.54% increase from the previous year (1666 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1387 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 637 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,675 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indian River County, FL

Primary care physicians in Indian River County, FL see an average of 1,675 patients per year. This represents a 0.54% increase from the previous year (1,666 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Indian River County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.1% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 6.43% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 58.9% were men and 41.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

34.4%

Uninsured

22.1%

Employer Coverage

30.4%

Medicaid

4.45%

Medicare

8.47%

Non-Group

0.163%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fellsmere, FL declined by 11.2% from 38.8% to 34.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fellsmere, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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