Vero Beach, FL Demographics
What is the population of Vero Beach?
There are 16,785 residents in Vero Beach, with a median age of 52. Of this, 48.07% are males and 51.93% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.42% of the resident pool in Vero Beach, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.57%. Additionally, 3.01% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 14,220 people in Vero Beach currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 16,785 | 1.5% |
| Male Population | 8,068 | 3.8% |
| Female Population | 8,717 | -0.4% |
Male Population 48.07%
Female Population 51.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 52 | -4.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 14,841 | 3.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,438 | -9.3% |
| Not Citizen | 506 | -14.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.42%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.57%
Not Citizen 3.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 58 | -50.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 995 | -15.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 675 | -12.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 801 | -10.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 14,220 | 5.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.35%
Moved from Same County 5.94%
Moved from Same State 4.03%
Moved from Different State 4.78%
Same House as Last Year 84.9%
What are the employment statistics in Vero Beach?
White-collar workers make up 82.24% of the working population in Vero Beach, while blue-collar employees account for 17.76%. There are also 2,520 entrepreneurs in Vero Beach (16.34% of the workforce); 10,644 workers employed in private companies (69%); and 1,166 people working in governmental institutions (7.56%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 12,686 | 107.2% |
| Blue Collar | 2,740 | 110.5% |
White Collar 82.24%
Blue Collar 17.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,520 | 96.1% |
| Private Companies | 10,644 | 116.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,166 | 86.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,096 | 83.0% |
Self Employees 16.34%
Private Companies 69%
Governmental Workers 7.56%
Not for Profit Companies 7.1%
How many households are there in Vero Beach?
There are a total of 7,368 households in Vero Beach, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 55.13% of these Vero Beach households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.87%. Additionally, 16.45% of households have children and 83.55% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 7,368 | -4.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -5.2% |
| Family Households | 4,062 | 7.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,306 | -16.0% |
Family Households 55.13%
Non-Family Households 44.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,212 | 8.0% |
| Households without Children | 6,156 | -6.8% |
Households with Children 16.45%
Households without Children 83.55%
What are the median and average incomes in Vero Beach?
The average annual household income in Vero Beach is $120,907, while the median household income sits at $67,351 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $60,878, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $59,271.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $120,907 | 16.4% |
| Median Household Income | $67,351 | 13.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,362 | 4.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 14,095 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Vero Beach?
There are 10,173 housing units in Vero Beach, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 7,368 occupied housing units in Vero Beach, 64.37% are owner-occupied, while 35.63% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 39.36% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $395,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,204 per month in Vero Beach.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 10,173 | -5.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 428 | -35.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 192 | -26.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,450 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,571 | -14.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,810 | -12.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,243 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 649 | 1.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 448 | -25.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 357 | 65.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 25 | 177.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,368 | -4.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,743 | -7.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,625 | 1.3% |
Owner Occupied 64.37%
Renter Occupied 35.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,867 | -13.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,876 | -3.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $395,200 | 33.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $391,000 | 4.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,204 | 4.7% |
With Mortgage 39.36%
Without Mortgage 60.64%
What is the level of education in Vero Beach?
Approximately 32.13% of the population in Vero Beach holds a high school degree (that's 4,624 residents), while 20.18% have attained a college certificate (2,905 locals) and 19.34% have a bachelor's degree (2,783 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 431 | -27.7% |
| Some High School | 4,624 | 2.4% |
| Some College | 2,905 | -22.6% |
| Associate Degree | 1,328 | -3.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,783 | -2.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,321 | -1.1% |
No High School 2.99%
Some High School 32.13%
Some College 20.18%
Associate Degree 9.23%
Bachelor's Degree 19.34%
Graduate Degree 16.13%
What is the marital status of Vero Beach residents?
A total of 4,537 people in Vero Beach have never been married (which represents 30.3% of the total population), while 6,856 of them are wedded (45.79%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 258 (1.72%) and 2,439 (16.29%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,537 | 9.3% |
| Married | 6,856 | -0.9% |
| Separated | 258 | -14.0% |
| Widowed | 1,141 | -20.6% |
| Divorced | 2,439 | 7.7% |
Never Married 30.3%
Married 45.79%
Separated 1.72%
Widowed 7.62%
Divorced 16.29%
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 6,459 residents commute by car, 178 prefer going to work by bicycle and 158 by motorcycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,459 | 0.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 64 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 178 | -22.9% |
| Motorcycle | 158 | 953.3% |
| Walk | 112 | -42.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Vero Beach by zipcode?
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.