Vero Beach, Indian River County, FL Demographics
What is the population of Vero Beach?
There are 96,805 residents in Vero Beach, with a median age of 54. Of this, 48.41% are males and 51.59% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.05% of the resident pool in Vero Beach, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.27%. Additionally, 3.68% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 84,607 people in Vero Beach currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 96,805 | 1.1% |
| Male Population | 46,866 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 49,940 | 1.8% |
Male Population 48.41%
Female Population 51.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 54 | -1.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 85,239 | 1.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 8,004 | -1.8% |
| Not Citizen | 3,562 | -1.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.05%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.27%
Not Citizen 3.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 528 | -24.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,220 | -11.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,667 | -9.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,189 | -7.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 84,607 | 3.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.55%
Moved from Same County 4.39%
Moved from Same State 3.81%
Moved from Different State 3.31%
Same House as Last Year 87.94%
What are the employment statistics in Vero Beach?
White-collar workers make up 81.73% of the working population in Vero Beach, while blue-collar employees account for 18.27%. There are also 10,476 entrepreneurs in Vero Beach (13.14% of the workforce); 55,170 workers employed in private companies (69.2%); and 8,313 people working in governmental institutions (10.43%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 65,162 | 106.8% |
| Blue Collar | 14,565 | 100.7% |
White Collar 81.73%
Blue Collar 18.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 10,476 | 106.1% |
| Private Companies | 55,170 | 109.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,313 | 96.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,768 | 85.4% |
Self Employees 13.14%
Private Companies 69.2%
Governmental Workers 10.43%
Not for Profit Companies 7.23%
How many households are there in Vero Beach?
There are a total of 39,848 households in Vero Beach, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.19% of these Vero Beach households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.81%. Additionally, 19.81% of households have children and 80.19% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 39,848 | 4.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -23.4% |
| Family Households | 25,181 | 5.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 14,667 | 1.3% |
Family Households 63.19%
Non-Family Households 36.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,893 | 7.9% |
| Households without Children | 31,955 | 3.2% |
Households with Children 19.81%
Households without Children 80.19%
What are the median and average incomes in Vero Beach?
The average annual household income in Vero Beach is $111,072, while the median household income sits at $66,706 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $83,211, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $75,088. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $31,664 and $57,146, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $111,072 | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income | $66,706 | 2.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 11,714 | -0.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 83,235 | 1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Vero Beach?
There are 48,953 housing units in Vero Beach, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1990. Of the 39,848 occupied housing units in Vero Beach, 76.66% are owner-occupied, while 23.34% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 50.2% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $315,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,077 per month in Vero Beach.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 48,953 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1990 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 633 | -27.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 240 | -36.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,344 | -10.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,224 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,558 | -4.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10,710 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7,238 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11,732 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,439 | 14.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 834 | 86.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 39,848 | 4.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 30,546 | 2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 9,302 | 10.2% |
Owner Occupied 76.66%
Renter Occupied 23.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 15,334 | 2.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 15,212 | 1.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $315,500 | 4.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $267,900 | 8.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,077 | 4.7% |
With Mortgage 50.2%
Without Mortgage 49.8%
What is the level of education in Vero Beach?
Approximately 34.72% of the population in Vero Beach holds a high school degree (that's 28,207 residents), while 21.88% have attained a college certificate (17,775 locals) and 19.04% have a bachelor's degree (15,471 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,428 | -5.1% |
| Some High School | 28,207 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 17,775 | -26.1% |
| Associate Degree | 8,242 | -4.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,471 | 3.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,114 | 5.8% |
No High School 2.99%
Some High School 34.72%
Some College 21.88%
Associate Degree 10.15%
Bachelor's Degree 19.04%
Graduate Degree 11.22%
What is the marital status of Vero Beach residents?
A total of 22,830 people in Vero Beach have never been married (which represents 26.81% of the total population), while 43,027 of them are wedded (50.52%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,017 (1.19%) and 11,345 (13.32%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 22,830 | -1.2% |
| Married | 43,027 | 2.5% |
| Separated | 1,017 | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6,947 | -4.6% |
| Divorced | 11,345 | 4.6% |
Never Married 26.81%
Married 50.52%
Separated 1.19%
Widowed 8.16%
Divorced 13.32%
What are the most common means of transportation in Vero Beach?
The top three means of transportation people in Vero Beach use to get to work are: car, bicycle and motorcycle. A total of 33,468 residents commute by car, 336 prefer going to work by bicycle and 178 by motorcycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 33,468 | 2.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 164 | 2.5% |
| Ferryboat | 23 | 43.8% |
| Bicycle | 336 | -25.3% |
| Motorcycle | 178 | 119.8% |
| Walk | 175 | -31.9% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.