Vero Beach South, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Vero Beach South | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,005 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1855.6 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.83% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.6 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,433 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Vero Beach South grew by 21.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 23,350 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Vero Beach South has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Vero Beach South | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,031 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.19% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Vero Beach South is about 1% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Vero Beach South | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $277,776 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,237 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.3% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Vero Beach South is about 18.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,237 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Vero Beach South spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 134 hours, about 5.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Vero Beach South | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.0 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.1 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 134 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,144 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,132 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Vero Beach South is 16 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Vero Beach South has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Vero Beach South | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.5% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Vero Beach South has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Vero Beach South | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.6% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vero Beach South, Florida.
What is the population of Vero Beach South, Florida?
The population of Vero Beach South, Florida is 23,005, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Vero Beach South, Florida?
The population density of Vero Beach South, Florida is 1855.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Vero Beach South, Florida?
The median household income in Vero Beach South, Florida is $71,031, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Vero Beach South, Florida?
The median home price in Vero Beach South, Florida is $277,776, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Vero Beach South, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Vero Beach South, Florida is 3.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.