Fellsmere is a city located in Indian River County Florida. Fellsmere has a 2024 population of 5,031. Fellsmere is currently growing at a rate of 0.98% annually and its population has increased by 4.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,834 in 2020.
The average household income in Fellsmere is $60,342 with a poverty rate of 20.84%. The median age in Fellsmere is 30.3 years: 30.4 years for males, and 27.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fellsmere was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,385 | 48.82% |
| Other race | 1,111 | 22.74% |
| Black or African American | 805 | 16.48% |
| Two or more races | 584 | 11.95% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,170 | 4.1 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Married | 510 | 4.72 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Non Family | 261 | 1.52 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Female | 251 | 5.33 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Male | 148 | 4.47 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
4.72
Average Family Size
4.1
Average Household Size
64.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 455 | 15.52% |
| Associates Degree | 247 | 8.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 363 | 12.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 1.23% |
| High School Graduate | 874 | 29.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 530 | 18.08% |
| Some College | 426 | 14.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,263 | 1,352 | 344 |
| Other Race | 589 | 385 | 80 |
| 2+ Races | 484 | 258 | 48 |
| White | 352 | 288 | 55 |
| Black | 316 | 306 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,142 | $34,048 | $51,328 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,764 | $25,813 | $29,467 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,384 | $35,439 | $7,775 |
| Overall | $28,516 | $33,229 | $21,689 |
| Some College | $33,396 | $47,017 | $22,266 |
$28,516
Average Earnings
$33,229
Average Male
$21,689
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
32.39% of Fellsmere residents speak only English, while 67.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 67.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,532 | 518 | 14.67% |
| Black | 805 | 451 | 56.02% |
| Multiple | 584 | 61 | 10.45% |
| White | 548 | 49 | 8.94% |
20.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.04%
Male Poverty Rate
16.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fellsmere is Black, with 56.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fellsmere is White, with 8.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 35.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.72% |
| Some College | 4.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 91.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.1% |
| Female Employed | 11.69% |
| Male Employed | 5.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,122 | $67,590 |
| Households | $43,482 | $60,342 |
| Married Families | $90,156 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,048 | $28,280 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
81
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 44 | 7.47% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 1.85% |
| White | 27 | 1.64% |
| Black | 10 | 1.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
19.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.27%
Born in Fellsmere
68.35%
Native Born
31.65%
Foreign Born
16.83%
Non Citizen
14.82%
Naturalized
68.35% of Fellsmere residents were born in the United States, with 53.27% having been born in Florida. 16.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,277 | 49 | 0.94% |
| 2028 | 5,228 | 49 | 0.95% |
| 2027 | 5,179 | 50 | 0.97% |
| 2026 | 5,129 | 49 | 0.96% |
| 2025 | 5,080 | 49 | 0.97% |
| 2024 | 5,031 | 49 | 0.98% |
| 2023 | 4,982 | 28 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 4,954 | 56 | 1.14% |
| 2021 | 4,898 | 64 | 1.32% |
| 2020 | 4,834 | -896 | -15.64% |
| 2019 | 5,730 | 15 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 5,715 | 34 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 5,681 | 68 | 1.21% |
| 2016 | 5,613 | 84 | 1.52% |
| 2015 | 5,529 | 74 | 1.36% |
| 2014 | 5,455 | 78 | 1.45% |
| 2013 | 5,377 | 98 | 1.86% |
| 2012 | 5,279 | 63 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 5,216 | 48 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 5,168 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,813 | -1,464 | -27.74% |