Vero Beach is a city located in Indian River County Florida. Vero Beach has a 2024 population of 17,611. It is also the county seat of Indian River County. Vero Beach is currently growing at a rate of 1.7% annually and its population has increased by 7.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,433 in 2020.
The average household income in Vero Beach is $120,907 with a poverty rate of 14.45%. The median age in Vero Beach is 52.6 years: 51.4 years for males, and 54 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vero Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,341 | 73.52% |
| Two or more races | 1,692 | 10.08% |
| Black or African American | 1,430 | 8.52% |
| Other race | 684 | 4.08% |
| Asian | 376 | 2.24% |
| Native American | 262 | 1.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,368 | 2.24 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Non Family | 3,306 | 1.22 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Married | 3,005 | 2.87 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Female | 978 | 3.66 | 37 | 63 |
| Male | 79 | 3.63 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
64.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 713 | 5.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,286 | 9.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,715 | 20.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,321 | 17.81% |
| High School Graduate | 3,136 | 24.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 403 | 3.09% |
| Some College | 2,457 | 18.86% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,176 | 9,643 | 4,472 |
| Hispanic | 1,114 | 848 | 206 |
| Black | 999 | 776 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 873 | 670 | 227 |
| Other Race | 460 | 376 | 75 |
| Asian | 277 | 238 | 158 |
| Native American | 179 | 164 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,482 | $59,040 | $41,348 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,500 | $73,625 | $56,853 |
| High School Graduate | $36,964 | $42,192 | $22,019 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,378 | $38,532 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,477 | $46,399 | $34,750 |
| Some College | $37,981 | $41,936 | $34,243 |
$41,477
Average Earnings
$46,399
Average Male
$34,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.71% of Vero Beach residents speak only English, while 13.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,854 | 1,225 | 10.33% |
| Hispanic | 1,842 | 557 | 30.24% |
| Black | 1,416 | 444 | 31.36% |
| Other | 684 | 324 | 47.37% |
| Multiple | 1,674 | 273 | 16.31% |
| Asian | 371 | 52 | 14.02% |
14.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.52%
Male Poverty Rate
16.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vero Beach is Other, with 47.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vero Beach is White, with 10.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.01% |
| Some College | 14.16% |
| High School | 13.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.32% |
| Female Employed | 6.59% |
| Male Employed | 4.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,970 | $158,274 |
| Households | $67,351 | $120,907 |
| Married Families | $99,028 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,732 | $72,640 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,094
Number of Veterans
954
Male Veterans
140
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 447 |
| Korea | 90 |
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 77 |
| World War II | 27 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 378 |
| 75+ | 371 |
| 65 to 74 | 247 |
| 35 to 54 | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,009 | 9.21% |
| Black | 74 | 9.99% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 0.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
34.88%
Born in Vero Beach
90.59%
Native Born
9.41%
Foreign Born
3.01%
Non Citizen
6.4%
Naturalized
90.59% of Vero Beach residents were born in the United States, with 34.88% having been born in Florida. 3.01% 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 | 19,085 | 295 | 1.57% |
| 2028 | 18,790 | 295 | 1.6% |
| 2027 | 18,495 | 294 | 1.62% |
| 2026 | 18,201 | 295 | 1.65% |
| 2025 | 17,906 | 295 | 1.68% |
| 2024 | 17,611 | 294 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 17,317 | 232 | 1.36% |
| 2022 | 17,085 | 316 | 1.88% |
| 2021 | 16,769 | 336 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 16,433 | -1,028 | -5.89% |
| 2019 | 17,461 | 298 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 17,163 | 294 | 1.74% |
| 2017 | 16,869 | 318 | 1.92% |
| 2016 | 16,551 | 383 | 2.37% |
| 2015 | 16,168 | 303 | 1.91% |
| 2014 | 15,865 | 243 | 1.56% |
| 2013 | 15,622 | 176 | 1.14% |
| 2012 | 15,446 | 156 | 1.02% |
| 2011 | 15,290 | 83 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 15,207 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,705 | 355 | 2.05% |
| 1990 | 17,350 | 1,174 | 7.26% |
| 1980 | 16,176 | 4,268 | 35.84% |
| 1970 | 11,908 | 3,059 | 34.57% |
| 1960 | 8,849 | 4,103 | 86.45% |
| 1950 | 4,746 | 1,696 | 55.61% |
| 1940 | 3,050 | -16,035 | -84.02% |