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 $43,424 with a poverty rate of 62.23%. The median age in Gifford is 31.6 years: 25.4 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 | 3,351 | 68.84% |
| White | 838 | 17.21% |
| Two or more races | 548 | 11.26% |
| Other race | 131 | 2.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,486 | 3.26 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Non Family | 677 | 1.55 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Female | 494 | 5.67 | 18 | 82 |
| Married | 258 | 3.26 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Male | 57 | 2.74 | 0 | 100 |
4.69
Average Family Size
3.26
Average Household Size
48.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 542 | 19.1% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 5.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 274 | 9.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 209 | 7.36% |
| High School Graduate | 1,018 | 35.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 232 | 8.17% |
| Some College | 395 | 13.92% |
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 | 1,973 | 1,379 | 313 |
| White | 532 | 516 | 133 |
| Hispanic | 313 | 149 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 169 | 169 | 37 |
| Other Race | 57 | 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 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,671 | $140,859 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,701 | $0 | $46,483 |
| High School Graduate | $28,287 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,239 | $28,457 | $27,889 |
| Some College | $23,639 | $2,499 | $28,030 |
$28,239
Average Earnings
$28,457
Average Male
$27,889
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.71% of Gifford residents speak only English, while 18.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,345 | 2,204 | 65.89% |
| Hispanic | 826 | 534 | 64.65% |
| Multiple | 548 | 418 | 76.28% |
| White | 606 | 210 | 34.65% |
| Other | 131 | 23 | 17.56% |
62.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
61.86%
Male Poverty Rate
62.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gifford is Multiple, with 76.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gifford is Other, with 17.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 67.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.41% |
| Some College | 56.31% |
| High School | 36.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 25.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 38.21% |
| Male Employed | 13.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $25,195 | $49,704 |
| Households | $23,969 | $43,424 |
| Married Families | $81,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,490 | $35,919 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.3%
Male Marriage Rate
21.4%
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
182
Number of Veterans
182
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 99 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 177 | 7.7% |
| White | 5 | 0.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
51.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
12.8%
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
58.89%
Born in Gifford
83.96%
Native Born
16.04%
Foreign Born
13.19%
Non Citizen
2.86%
Naturalized
83.96% of Gifford residents were born in the United States, with 58.89% having been born in Florida. 13.19% 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% |