Fellsmere, Florida Population 2022
Fellsmere is a city located in Indian River County Florida. Fellsmere has a 2020 population of 5,719. Fellsmere is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 10.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,165 in 2010.
The average household income in Fellsmere is $48,275 with a poverty rate of 17.69%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $749 per month, and the median house value is $108,500. The median age in Fellsmere is 27.7 years, 32.5 years for males, and 21.3 years for females.
Fellsmere Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fellsmerewas:
- White: 80.75%
- Black or African American: 11.57%
- Other race: 7.68%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,542 | 80.75% |
| Black or African American | 651 | 11.57% |
| Some Other Race | 432 | 7.68% |
Fellsmere Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,243 | 4.44 | 59.9 |
| Married | 629 | 5.38 | 67.2 |
| Female | 301 | 4.86 | 53.8 |
| Non Family | 279 | 1.6 | 53.4 |
| Male | 34 | 6.59 | 29.4 |
5.2
Average Family Size
4.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 830 | 28.52% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 658 | 22.61% |
| High School Graduate | 654 | 22.47% |
| Some College | 367 | 12.61% |
| Associates Degree | 160 | 5.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 166 | 5.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 75 | 2.58% |
Fellsmere Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,105 | 845 | 180 |
| White | 479 | 325 | 43 |
| Black | 326 | 252 | 18 |
| Other Race | 135 | 57 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 77.30%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.98%.
Fellsmere Language by Age
Fellsmere Language
32.21% of Fellsmere residents speak only English, while 67.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 67.79% of the population.
Fellsmere Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,260 | 695 | 16.31% |
| Black | 651 | 227 | 34.87% |
| White | 714 | 73 | 10.22% |
| Other | NaN% |
17.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.90%
Male Poverty Rate
20.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fellsmere
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fellsmere is Black, with 34.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fellsmere is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.21%.
Fellsmere Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.3%
Male Marriage Rate
34.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Fellsmere Married by Age and Sex
Fellsmere Marriage
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.
Fellsmere Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 2.52% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 1.82% |
| Other Race | 28 | 13.79% |
Fellsmere Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
15.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
48.20%
Born in Fellsmere
75.36%
Native Born
24.64%
Foreign Born
15.72%
Non Citizen
8.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
75.36% of Fellsmere residents were born in the United States, with 48.20% having been born in Florida. 15.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,719 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 5,711 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 5,703 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 5,695 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 5,687 | 33 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 5,654 | 68 | 1.22% |
| 2016 | 5,586 | 79 | 1.43% |
| 2015 | 5,507 | 69 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 5,438 | 74 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 5,364 | 93 | 1.76% |
| 2012 | 5,271 | 62 | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 5,209 | 44 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 5,165 | 1,352 | 3.08% |
| 2000 | 3,813 | 0.00% |