Indian River County, FL

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2019 Population

153,989

1.99% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

53.5

1.13% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

11.4%

5.98% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$54,740

4.59% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$202,300

8.88% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

58,626

2.98% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Indian River County, FL had a population of 154k people with a median age of 53.5 and a median household income of $54,740. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Indian River County, FL grew from 150,984 to 153,989, a 1.99% increase and its median household income grew from $52,336 to $54,740, a 4.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Indian River County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.3%), White (Hispanic) (11.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.82%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.92%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.3%). 0% of the households in Indian River County, FL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

94.9% of the residents in Indian River County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Indian River County, FL are Treasure Coast Technical College (110 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Indian River County, FL was $202,300, and the homeownership rate was 79.2%. Most people in Indian River County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Indian River County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Indian River County, FL borders Brevard County, FL, Okeechobee County, FL, Osceola County, FL, and St. Lucie County, FL.

United States Florida Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL

Diversity

Indian River County, FL is home to a population of 154k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 9.9% of Indian River County, FL residents were born outside of the country (15.2k people).

In 2019, there were 6.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Indian River County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.2k White (Hispanic) and 13.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Indian River County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 205
White (Hispanic)
17.2k ± 639
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.6k ± 523

12.4%

Hispanic Population

19.1k people

12.4% of the people in Indian River County, FL are hispanic (19.1k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.9%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

15.2k people

10%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

15.1k people

As of 2019, 9.9% of Indian River County, FL residents (15.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Indian River County, FL was 10%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.7

In 2019, the median age of all people in Indian River County, FL was 53.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 54, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 53. But people in Indian River County, FL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Indian River County, FL residents was 53.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
986,238 ± 23,800 people
Haiti
338,524 ± 14,168 people
Colombia
270,705 ± 12,691 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 986,238 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 338,524 and Colombia with 270,705.

Citizenship

94.9%

2019 Citizenship

95.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 94.9% of Indian River County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Indian River County, FL was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,788 ± 557
Korea
2,080 ± 340
World War II
1,241 ± 319

Indian River County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.78 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Florida. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Indian River County, FL is $54,740. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Indian River County, FL was Census Tract 505.01 with a value of $143,899, followed by Census Tract 505.03 and Census Tract 505.04, with respective values of $129,934 and $91,964.

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,958. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Indian River County, FL employs 58.6k people. The largest industries in Indian River County, FL are Retail Trade (9,051 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,463 people), and Construction (5,069 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($67,538), Finance & Insurance ($60,481), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,170).

Wages

Median Household Income

$54,740

2019 value

± $1,707

4.59%

1 Year Growth

± 3.7%

Households in Indian River County, FL have a median annual income of $54,740, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $52,336 in 2018, which represents a 4.59% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Indian River County, FL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

$62,717

Average Male Salary in Florida

± $882

$46,958

Average Female Salary in Florida

± $608

In 2019, full-time male employees in Florida made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Florida

Asian
$58,663 ± $3,508
White
$51,467 ± $590
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$41,471 ± $18,259

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Florida.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Indian River County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2018 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2019, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00388% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 505.01
Census Tract 505.03
Census Tract 505.04

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Indian River County, FL was Census Tract 505.01 with a value of $143,899, followed by Census Tract 505.03 and Census Tract 505.04, with respective values of $129,934 and $91,964.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Indian River County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Indian River County, FL (17.4k out of 152k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
12,458 ± 1,043
Black
4,050 ± 744
Hispanic
2,655 ± 511

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

58.6k

2019 Value

± 2,301

2.98%

1 Year growth

± 5.35%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Indian River County, FL grew at a rate of 2.98%, from 56.9k employees to 58.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Indian River County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (7,440 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,080 people), and Management Occupations (5,002 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Indian River County, FL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Indian River County, FL, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (7,440 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,080 people), and Management Occupations (5,002 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Indian River County, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1.83 times higher than expected), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.42 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.35 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Indian River County, FL, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($72,061), Legal Occupations ($64,167), and Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($61,117).

Industries

Employment by Industries

58.6k

2019 Value

± 2,301

2.98%

1 Year growth

± 5.35%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Indian River County, FL grew at a rate of 2.98%, from 56.9k employees to 58.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Indian River County, FL, are Retail Trade (9,051 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,463 people), and Construction (5,069 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Indian River County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Indian River County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Indian River County, FL, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (9,051 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,463 people), and Construction (5,069 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Indian River County, FL has an unusually high number of Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (2.04 times higher than expected), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.92 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.7 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Indian River County, FL, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($67,538), Finance & Insurance ($60,481), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,170).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $94.8B, followed by Electronics ($62.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($59.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$688B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $688B. This is expected to increase 105% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$24.9B
California
$19.2B
Texas
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $24.9B, followed by California with $19.2B and Texas and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indian River County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.548%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, FL with 89.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.548%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indian River County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Indian River County, FL

60.4% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Florida

Holmes County, FL
89.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lafayette County, FL
85.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Baker County, FL
84.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Florida was Holmes County, FL with 89.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Florida colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

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

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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 Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 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

In 2020, universities in Indian River County, FL awarded 110 degrees. The student population of Indian River County, FL is skewed towards women, with 19 male students and 56 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Indian River County, FL are Black or African American (47 and 42.7%), followed by White (33 and 30%), Two or More Races (28 and 25.5%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 1.82%).

The largest universities in Indian River County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Treasure Coast Technical College (110 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Indian River County, FL are Welding Technology (24 and 21.8%), Medical Assistant (21 and 19.1%), and Phlebotamy Technician (21 and 19.1%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Welding Technology
24 degree-majorss awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
18 degree-majorss awarded
Pharmacy Technician
9 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Indian River County, FL was Welding Technology with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Indian River County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Treasure Coast Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

110 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Indian River County, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Treasure Coast Technical College with 110 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 26 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Indian River County, FL, which is 0.31 times less than the 84 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Indian River County, FL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
47 degrees awarded
White
33 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
28 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Indian River County, FL was Black or African American students. These 47 degrees mean that there were 1.42 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 33 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Indian River County, FL was $202,300 in 2019, which is 0.841 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $185,800 to $202,300, a 8.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Indian River County, FL is 79.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Indian River County, FL have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Indian River County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$202,300

2019 Median

± $6,803

$185,800

2018 Median

± $4,885

In 2019, the median property value in Indian River County, FL grew to to $202,300 from the previous year's value of $185,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Indian River County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Indian River County, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$54,740

Median Household Income

± $1,707

58.6k

Number of Households

± 1,729

In 2019, the median household income of the 58.6k households in Indian River County, FL grew to $54,740 from the previous year's value of $52,336.

The following chart displays the households in Indian River County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Indian River County, FL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Indian River County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

79.2%

2019 Homeownership

78.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 79.2% of the housing units in Indian River County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Indian River County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Indian River County, FL have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.91% of the workforce in Indian River County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Carpooled (8.55%)
Worked At Home (7.69%)

In 2019, 80.5% of workers in Indian River County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.55%) and those who worked at home (7.69%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

88.2% of the population of Indian River County, FL has health coverage, with 29.6% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 24.4% on Medicare, 18.3% on non-group plans, and 1.92% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Indian River County, FL see 1675 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.08% increase from the previous year (1625 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1454 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 747 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glades County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21%). Additionally, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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 3.08% increase from the previous year (1,625 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Florida

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.8%

Uninsured

29.6%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

24.4%

Medicare

18.3%

Non-Group

1.92%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Indian River County, FL declined by 2.12% from 12.1% to 11.8%.

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