Indian River County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 166,936 | — | #413 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,491 | -2.2% | #948 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 55.3 years | +42.2% | #54 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $351,500 | +24.7% | #410 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,357 | +16.7% | #355 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -12.2% | #1,019 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Indian River County has a population of 166,936, making it the #413 most populous county in the US. The median age is 55.3 years, which is 42.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Indian River County is $73,491, ranking #948 out of 3,222 counties — 2.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Indian River County is $351,500 (+24.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,357/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.
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90.0% of residents in Indian River County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% below the national rate.
About Indian River County, Florida
Indian River County, Florida has a total population of 166,936, making it the 413th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Indian River County is 55.3 years, which is 42.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Indian River County is $73,491, which ranks #948 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Indian River County is $351,500, 24.7% above the national median. Renters in Indian River County pay a median gross rent of $1,357 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Indian River County, 33.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.8 min.
Indian River County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.7%).
All data for Indian River County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.