Indian River County, FL

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    2024 Population
    166,936
    US Senator
    Rick Scott
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ashley Moody
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    55.3
    0.545% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.1%
    3.36% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $73,491
    3.44% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $351,500
    11.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    66,572
    2.1% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Indian River County, 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.

    96.6% 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 (131 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Indian River County, FL was $351,500, and the homeownership rate was 80.1%.

    Most people in Indian River County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Indian River County, FL was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Indian River County, FL is home to a population of 167k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 10% of Indian River County, FL residents were born outside of the country (16.7k people).

    In 2024, there were 9.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (121k people) in Indian River County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.6% of Indian River County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Indian River County, FL was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Indian River County, FL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      121k ± 779
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      12.9k ± 796
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      11.6k ± 1.04k
    13.9%
    Hispanic Population
    23.1k people

    In 2024, there were 9.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (121k people) in Indian River County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    13.9% of the people in Indian River County, FL are hispanic (23.1k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Indian River County, FL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Cuba
      1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
    2. Haiti
      364,479 ± 14,701 people
    3. Colombia
      327,463 ± 13,946 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    10%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    16.7k people
    9.87%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    16.2k people

    As of 2024, 10% of Indian River County, FL residents (16.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Indian River County, FL was 9.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      5,564 ± 557
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,469 ± 318
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,340 ± 261

    Indian River County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.79 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    90% of the population of Indian River County, FL has health coverage, with 31.6% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 26% on Medicare, 18.5% on non-group plans, and 1.95% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Indian River County, FL see 1,589 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,589 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1361 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 586 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,589 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 1,589 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,589 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.1% under 18 years, 13.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 34.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    9.99%
    Uninsured
    31.6%
    Employer Coverage
    12%
    Medicaid
    26%
    Medicare
    18.5%
    Non-Group
    1.95%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Indian River County, FL declined by 5.37% from 10.6% to 9.99%.

    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.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.31 in Indian River County, FL.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33% in Indian River County, FL.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 14% in Indian River County, FL.

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    Economy

    The economy of Indian River County, FL employs 66.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Indian River County, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (9,692 people), Retail Trade (7,938 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,877 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($83,750), Finance & Insurance ($72,804), and Public Administration ($70,899).

    Employment

    Occupations

    66.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,442
    2.1%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.11%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Indian River County, FL grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 65.2k employees to 66.6k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Indian River County, FL, are Management Occupations (8,366 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,153 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,768 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Indian River County, FL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    66.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,442
    2.1%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.11%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Indian River County, FL grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 65.2k employees to 66.6k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Indian River County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,692 people), Retail Trade (7,938 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,877 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,526
    Median earning men ± $2,518
    $39,410
    Median earning women ± $2,159

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($86,098), Wholesale Trade ($75,987), and Public Administration ($72,888).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($56,139), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,941), and Information ($48,750).

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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%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 469
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 380
      Construction
    3. 314
      Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $612k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $305k
      Retail Trade
    3. $199k
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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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 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (43%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Indian River County, FL awarded 131 degrees. The student population of Indian River County, FL in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 54 male students and 53 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Indian River County, FL are Black or African American (49 and 37.4%), Hispanic or Latino (43 and 32.8%), White (37 and 28.2%), and Asian (1 and 0.763%).

    The largest universities in Indian River County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Treasure Coast Technical College (131 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Indian River County, FL are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (28 and 21.4%), Medical Assistant (21 and 16%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (21 and 16%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 107 students enrolled in Indian River County, FL, 50.5% men and 49.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 40 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Phlebotamy Technician
      20 degrees awarded
    2. Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
      16 degrees awarded
    3. Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
      10 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of less than 1 academic year recipients in Indian River County, FL was Phlebotamy Technician with 20 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of less than 1 academic year from schools in Indian River County, FL according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Treasure Coast Technical College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    131 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Treasure Coast Technical College with 131 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 41 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Indian River County, FL, which is 0.456 times less than the 90 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 49 degrees mean that there were 1.14 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 43 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Indian River County, FL was $351,500 in 2024, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $314,700 to $351,500, a 11.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Indian River County, FL is 80.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Indian River County, FL have an average commute time of 23.8 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.

    In 2025, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Indian River County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.76%.

    Housing

    Property

    $351,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,643
    $56,735
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,984

    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 Indian River County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    80.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 80.1% of the housing units in Indian River County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.3%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $73,491
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,900
    70.8k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,179

    In 2024, the median household income of the 70.8k households in Indian River County, FL grew to $73,491 from the previous year's value of $71,049.

    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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Indian River County, FL is from Florida.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Florida
    0.473
    2023 Wage GINI in Florida

    In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.6%)
    3. Carpooled (11%)

    In 2024, 72.1% of workers in Indian River County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.6%) and those who carpooled to work (11%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    23.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Indian River County, FL have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.52% 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.

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    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.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Indian River County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.76%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Indian River County, FL (18.3k out of 165k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Indian River County, 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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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 17.2% of the children was living in poverty in Indian River County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.8%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 255 in Indian River County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 72.5% per 100,000 population.

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