Vero Beach, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Indian River County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
16,785
Population
1,449/sq mi density
$67,351
Median Income
$56,229 per capita
$392,500
Home Value
$362,300 Zillow
$1,197
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
45
Violent Crime/100K
272 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,351 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$392,500 home value, $1,197/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
16,785
Census 2023
Population Density
1,449
per square mile
Land Area
13.3
square miles (34.6 km²)
Median Age
52.6 yrs
35% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 8.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
73.5%
Black
8.5%
Hispanic
11.1%
Asian
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 12.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
86.7%
Spanish
12.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
9.4%
Veterans
7.8%
30% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.7%
13% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.5%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.5%
22% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.507
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 16,785 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,449 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 13.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 52.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.1% |
| Female | 51.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
Language
| English Only | 86.7% |
| Spanish | 12.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 9.4% |
| Veterans | 7.8% |
| Disability | 14.7% |
| Health Insurance | 89.5% |
| Uninsured | 10.5% |
| Broadband Access | 91.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.507 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |