Indian River County, FL Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Indian River County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 168,153 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 272.9 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.74% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 54.0 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 68,695 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Indian River County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Indian River County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,220 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.85% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Indian River County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $254,519 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,283 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.3% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Indian River County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 18.7 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Indian River County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Indian River County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Indian River County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Indian River County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.5% | 21.3% | 19.0% |