Gifford is a CDP located in Indian River County Florida. Gifford has a 2024 population of 4,081. Gifford is currently declining at a rate of -8.78% annually and its population has decreased by -8.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,481 in 2020.
The average household income in Gifford is $55,313 with a poverty rate of 52.34%. The median age in Gifford is 33.4 years: 25.9 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gifford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,829 | 60.73% |
| White | 915 | 19.64% |
| Two or more races | 698 | 14.98% |
| Other race | 201 | 4.32% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,483 | 3.13 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Female | 596 | 4.57 | 20.3 | 79.7 |
| Non Family | 410 | 1.53 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Married | 333 | 2.86 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Male | 144 | 2.33 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
3.71
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
46.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 227 | 8.33% |
| Associates Degree | 199 | 7.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 477 | 17.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 254 | 9.32% |
| High School Graduate | 852 | 31.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 280 | 10.28% |
| Some College | 435 | 15.97% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,599 | 1,232 | 409 |
| White | 746 | 718 | 248 |
| Hispanic | 313 | 211 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 251 | 251 | 74 |
| Other Race | 92 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $23,839 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,908 | $0 | $48,693 |
| High School Graduate | $30,860 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $38,566 | $16,471 |
| Overall | $31,197 | $37,757 | $24,945 |
| Some College | $33,344 | $27,000 | $36,250 |
$31,197
Average Earnings
$37,757
Average Male
$24,945
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.54% of Gifford residents speak only English, while 22.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,825 | 1,518 | 53.73% |
| Hispanic | 875 | 546 | 62.4% |
| Multiple | 698 | 535 | 76.65% |
| White | 824 | 262 | 31.8% |
| Other | 201 | 45 | 22.39% |
52.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
49.98%
Male Poverty Rate
54.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gifford is Multiple, with 76.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gifford is Other, with 22.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.94% |
| High School | 40.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 31.87% |
| Some College | 23.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 80% |
| Female Employed | 37.7% |
| Male Employed | 10.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $26,361 | $56,104 |
| Households | $27,765 | $55,313 |
| Married Families | $98,977 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,272 | $53,241 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.1%
Male Marriage Rate
28.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
197
Number of Veterans
197
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 138 |
| First Gulf War | 90 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 134 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 182 | 9.54% |
| White | 15 | 1.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
10.2%
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
55.37%
Born in Gifford
80.91%
Native Born
19.09%
Foreign Born
16.25%
Non Citizen
2.83%
Naturalized
80.91% of Gifford residents were born in the United States, with 55.37% having been born in Florida. 16.25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,081 | -393 | -8.78% |
| 2023 | 4,474 | -394 | -8.09% |
| 2022 | 4,868 | 391 | 8.73% |
| 2021 | 4,477 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 4,481 | -5,998 | -57.24% |
| 2019 | 10,479 | 800 | 8.27% |
| 2018 | 9,679 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 9,683 | 465 | 5.04% |
| 2016 | 9,218 | 468 | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 8,750 | -419 | -4.57% |
| 2014 | 9,169 | -493 | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 9,662 | 132 | 1.39% |
| 2012 | 9,530 | -410 | -4.12% |
| 2011 | 9,940 | 350 | 3.65% |
| 2010 | 9,590 | 0 | 0% |