Fellsmere is a city located in Indian River County Florida. Fellsmere has a 2024 population of 5,031. Fellsmere is currently growing at a rate of 0.98% annually and its population has increased by 4.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,834 in 2020.
The average household income in Fellsmere is $69,297 with a poverty rate of 21.5%. The median age in Fellsmere is 30.7 years: 30.3 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fellsmere was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,113 | 43.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,150 | 23.46% |
| Other race | 1,115 | 22.75% |
| Black or African American | 474 | 9.67% |
| Asian | 50 | 1.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,124 | 4.3 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 683 | 4.46 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Female | 169 | 5.31 | 22.5 | 77.5 |
| Non Family | 148 | 1.22 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Male | 124 | 5.73 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
4.54
Average Family Size
4.3
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 267 | 8.56% |
| Associates Degree | 253 | 8.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 316 | 10.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 133 | 4.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,037 | 33.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 671 | 21.51% |
| Some College | 443 | 14.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,560 | 1,639 | 377 |
| 2+ Races | 1,021 | 697 | 97 |
| Other Race | 680 | 409 | 125 |
| White | 329 | 329 | 58 |
| Black | 220 | 214 | 14 |
| Asian | 21 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 18.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,719 | $0 | $53,720 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,366 | $0 | $70,819 |
| High School Graduate | $29,375 | $31,964 | $25,781 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,178 | $38,224 | $7,232 |
| Overall | $32,354 | $37,542 | $25,469 |
| Some College | $34,954 | $0 | $26,540 |
$32,354
Average Earnings
$37,542
Average Male
$25,469
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
29.38% of Fellsmere residents speak only English, while 70.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 69.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,817 | 534 | 13.99% |
| Black | 474 | 403 | 85.02% |
| Multiple | 1,150 | 251 | 21.83% |
| White | 600 | 106 | 17.67% |
21.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.22%
Male Poverty Rate
17.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fellsmere is Black, with 85.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fellsmere is Hispanic, with 13.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 38.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.01% |
| Some College | 2.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 86.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.72% |
| Female Employed | 12.86% |
| Male Employed | 5.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,821 | $73,646 |
| Households | $47,335 | $69,297 |
| Married Families | $71,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,972 | $32,064 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
66
Number of Veterans
60
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 2.69% |
| Other Race | 19 | 2.75% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 0.72% |
| Black | 14 | 3.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
13.2%
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
55.22%
Born in Fellsmere
67.36%
Native Born
32.64%
Foreign Born
16.87%
Non Citizen
15.77%
Naturalized
67.36% of Fellsmere residents were born in the United States, with 55.22% having been born in Florida. 16.87% 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 | 5,277 | 49 | 0.94% |
| 2028 | 5,228 | 49 | 0.95% |
| 2027 | 5,179 | 50 | 0.97% |
| 2026 | 5,129 | 49 | 0.96% |
| 2025 | 5,080 | 49 | 0.97% |
| 2024 | 5,031 | 49 | 0.98% |
| 2023 | 4,982 | 28 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 4,954 | 56 | 1.14% |
| 2021 | 4,898 | 64 | 1.32% |
| 2020 | 4,834 | -896 | -15.64% |
| 2019 | 5,730 | 15 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 5,715 | 34 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 5,681 | 68 | 1.21% |
| 2016 | 5,613 | 84 | 1.52% |
| 2015 | 5,529 | 74 | 1.36% |
| 2014 | 5,455 | 78 | 1.45% |
| 2013 | 5,377 | 98 | 1.86% |
| 2012 | 5,279 | 63 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 5,216 | 48 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 5,168 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,813 | -1,464 | -27.74% |