Indian River County PUMA, FL

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2023 Population
163,856
1.78% 1-year growth
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
US Senator
Ashley Moody
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
55
0.365% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
11.4%
0.114% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$71,049
5.19% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$314,700
10.7% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
60,282
2.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Indian River County PUMA, FL had a population of 164k people with a median age of 55 and a median household income of $71,049. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Indian River County PUMA, FL grew from 160,986 to 163,856, a 1.78% increase and its median household income grew from $67,543 to $71,049, a 5.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Indian River County PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.42%), White (Hispanic) (4.15%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.26%).

14.3% of the households in Indian River County PUMA, 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.

96.3% of the residents in Indian River County PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Indian River County PUMA, FL are Treasure Coast Technical College (486150) (114 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Indian River County PUMA, FL was $314,700, and the homeownership rate was 79.3%.

Most people in Indian River County PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Indian River County PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Indian River County PUMA, FL is home to a population of 164k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.87% of Indian River County PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (16.2k people).

In 2023, there were 9.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (120k people) in Indian River County PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.5k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Indian River County PUMA, FL are Spanish (15,532 households), Haitian (1,074 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (969 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
82,964
Women
51.5%
78,137
Men
48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 161,101 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

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Citizenship

96.3%
2023 Citizenship
96.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.3% of Indian River County PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Indian River County PUMA, FL was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Indian River County PUMA, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    120k ± 538
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    13.1k ± 1.09k
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    10.5k ± 1.22k
13.4%
Hispanic Population
22k people

In 2023, there were 9.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (120k people) in Indian River County PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.5k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13.4% of the people in Indian River County PUMA, FL are hispanic (22k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,079 ± 1,349 people
  2. Cuba
    1,690 ± 1,004 people
  3. Canada
    1,018 ± 781 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indian River County PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 3,079 Indian River County PUMA, FL residents, followed by Cuba with 1,690 and Canada with 1,018.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.87%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
16.2k people
10.2%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
16.5k people

As of 2023, 9.87% of Indian River County PUMA, FL residents (16.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Indian River County PUMA, FL was 10.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    15,532 households (9.86%)
  2. Haitian
    1,074 households (0.682%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    969 households (0.615%)

14.3% of the households in Indian River County PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Indian River County PUMA, FL was Spanish. 9.86% of the households in Indian River County PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    5,630 ± 545
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,490 ± 382
  3. Korea
    1,389 ± 282

Indian River County PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.78 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Indian River County PUMA, FL employs 60.3k people. The largest industries in Indian River County PUMA, FL are Construction (4,686 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,530 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,818 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($155,105), Offices of other health practitioners ($152,553), and Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($126,480).

Males in Indian River County PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,798. The income inequality in Indian River County PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
28,240
Women
50.4%
27,793
Men
49.6%

The workforce of Indian River County PUMA, FL in 2020 was 56,033 people, with 50.4% woman, and 49.6% men.

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Occupations

60.3k
2022 Value
2.72%
1 Year growth
± 2.72%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Indian River County PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 2.72%, from 58.7k employees to 60.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Indian River County PUMA, FL, are Retail salespersons (1,775 people), Registered nurses (1,585 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,534 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Indian River County PUMA, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

60.3k
2022 Value
2.72%
1 Year growth
± 2.72%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Indian River County PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 2.72%, from 58.7k employees to 60.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Indian River County PUMA, FL, are Construction (4,686 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,530 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,818 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Indian River County PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Indian River County PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$44,407
Median earning men ± $3,642
$35,943
Median earning women ± $1,366

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($83,477), Public Administration ($67,865), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,607).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($52,712), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,739), and Construction ($45,216).

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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%.

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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.

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
Ashley Moody
Senator from Florida2
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.

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US Representatives from Florida

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

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Education

In 2022, universities in Indian River County PUMA, FL awarded 114 degrees. The student population of Indian River County PUMA, FL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 35 male students and 55 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Indian River County PUMA, FL are Black or African American (44 and 38.9%), followed by White (35 and 31%), Hispanic or Latino (29 and 25.7%), and Asian (2 and 1.77%).

The largest universities in Indian River County PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Treasure Coast Technical College (486150) (114 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Indian River County PUMA, FL are Welding Technology (30 and 26.3%), Phlebotamy Technician (25 and 21.9%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (20 and 17.5%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 90 students enrolled in Indian River County PUMA, FL, 38.9% men and 61.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 38 records, of which 50% were women and 50% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 30 degrees awarded
  2. 15 degrees awarded
  3. 3 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Indian River County PUMA, FL was Welding Technology with 30 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
114 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Treasure Coast Technical College (486150) with 114 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 43 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Indian River County PUMA, FL, which is 0.606 times less than the 71 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 44 degrees mean that there were 1.26 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 35 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.32% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.04% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Indian River County PUMA, FL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (37.4k), Some college (29.1k), and Bachelors Degree (26.1k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Indian River County PUMA, FL was $314,700 in 2023, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $284,400 to $314,700, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Indian River County PUMA, FL is 79.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Indian River County PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Indian River County PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Indian River County PUMA, FL is $71,049. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Indian River County PUMA, FL was Broward County (West) Weston, Sunrise (S), Davie (W) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $139,565, followed by St. Johns County (Northwest) PUMA, FL and Broward County (NNW)--Coral Springs (North), Parkland, & Coconut Creek (North) Cities PUMA, FL, with respective values of $136,943 and $127,331.

Property

$314,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$8,549
$54,497
Median Property Taxes
±$1,849

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Rent vs Own

79.3%
Homeownership
2023
66.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 79.3% of the housing units in Indian River County PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.2%.

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Income by Location

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In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Indian River County PUMA, FL was Broward County (West) Weston, Sunrise (S), Davie (W) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $139,565, followed by St. Johns County (Northwest) PUMA, FL and Broward County (NNW)--Coral Springs (North), Parkland, & Coconut Creek (North) Cities PUMA, FL, with respective values of $136,943 and $127,331.

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Household Income

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$71,049
Median Household Income
± $2,035
68.7k
Number of Households
± 2,251

In 2023, the median household income of the 68.7k households in Indian River County PUMA, FL grew to $71,049 from the previous year's value of $67,543.

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Wage Distribution

0.475
2022 Wage GINI in Indian River County PUMA, FL
0.475
2021 Wage GINI in Indian River County PUMA, FL

In 2022, the income inequality in Indian River County PUMA, FL was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0125% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indian River County PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indian River County PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (74%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.8%)
  3. Carpooled (10.4%)

In 2023, 74% of workers in Indian River County PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.8%) and those who carpooled to work (10.4%).

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Commute Time

23.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Indian River County PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.42% of the workforce in Indian River County PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Indian River County PUMA, FL (18.6k out of 162k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

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

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.

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Health

89.4% of the population of Indian River County PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 31.1% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 25.4% on Medicare, 19% on non-group plans, and 1.94% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1376 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1372 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 514 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,376 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,376 patients per year. This represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1,372 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.5% under 18 years, 13.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 34.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.6%
Uninsured
31.1%
Employer Coverage
12%
Medicaid
25.4%
Medicare
19%
Non-Group
1.94%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Indian River County PUMA, FL declined by 5.27% from 11.1% to 10.6%.

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