Florida Ridge is a CDP located in Indian River County Florida. Florida Ridge has a 2024 population of 23,280. Florida Ridge is currently growing at a rate of 1.6% annually and its population has increased by 10.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,081 in 2020.
The average household income in Florida Ridge is $75,268 with a poverty rate of 11.34%. The median age in Florida Ridge is 43.8 years: 38.7 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Florida Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,426 | 77.28% |
| Black or African American | 3,494 | 15.5% |
| Two or more races | 891 | 3.95% |
| Native American | 369 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 239 | 1.06% |
| Other race | 130 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,856 | 2.87 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Married | 3,914 | 3.25 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Non Family | 2,404 | 1.15 | 81 | 19 |
| Female | 1,292 | 4.54 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Male | 246 | 4.84 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
83.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,264 | 8.17% |
| Associates Degree | 2,239 | 14.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,650 | 17.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 837 | 5.41% |
| High School Graduate | 3,943 | 25.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 605 | 3.91% |
| Some College | 3,942 | 25.47% |
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 | 10,953 | 10,152 | 3,057 |
| Hispanic | 2,078 | 1,782 | 226 |
| Black | 1,882 | 1,179 | 103 |
| 2+ Races | 337 | 320 | 120 |
| Native American | 211 | 211 | 0 |
| Asian | 153 | 101 | 36 |
| Other Race | 106 | 106 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 35.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,231 | $47,250 | $47,214 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,706 | $74,569 | $72,813 |
| High School Graduate | $25,676 | $33,764 | $23,175 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,886 | $37,724 | $30,828 |
| Overall | $33,454 | $40,960 | $26,674 |
| Some College | $32,790 | $41,080 | $22,933 |
$33,454
Average Earnings
$40,960
Average Male
$26,674
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.62% of Florida Ridge residents speak only English, while 16.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,616 | 1,502 | 10.28% |
| Black | 3,494 | 722 | 20.66% |
| Hispanic | 3,421 | 185 | 5.41% |
| Native | 369 | 127 | 34.42% |
| Multiple | 891 | 71 | 7.97% |
| Other | 130 | 24 | 18.46% |
11.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.25%
Male Poverty Rate
13.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Florida Ridge is Native, with 34.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Florida Ridge is Hispanic, with 5.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.6% |
| High School | 7.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.16% |
| Female Employed | 8.12% |
| Male Employed | 1.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,306 | $80,957 |
| Households | $60,439 | $75,268 |
| Married Families | $74,322 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,691 | $52,755 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,582
Number of Veterans
1,476
Male Veterans
106
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 683 |
| First Gulf War | 258 |
| Korea | 186 |
| Second Gulf War | 179 |
| World War II | 42 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 721 |
| 65 to 74 | 584 |
| 35 to 54 | 174 |
| 55 to 64 | 99 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,499 | 10.86% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 4.14% |
| Black | 50 | 1.88% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 2.39% |
| Asian | 9 | 5.88% |
| Other Race | 7 | 5.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
37.12%
Born in Florida Ridge
89.42%
Native Born
10.58%
Foreign Born
4.44%
Non Citizen
6.13%
Naturalized
89.42% of Florida Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 37.12% having been born in Florida. 4.44% 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 | 23,280 | 366 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 22,914 | 365 | 1.62% |
| 2022 | 22,549 | 398 | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 22,151 | 1,070 | 5.08% |
| 2020 | 21,081 | -1,291 | -5.77% |
| 2019 | 22,372 | 1,001 | 4.68% |
| 2018 | 21,371 | 2,009 | 10.38% |
| 2017 | 19,362 | -379 | -1.92% |
| 2016 | 19,741 | 40 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 19,701 | 1,645 | 9.11% |
| 2014 | 18,056 | 773 | 4.47% |
| 2013 | 17,283 | -203 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 17,486 | 477 | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 17,009 | -1,155 | -6.36% |
| 2010 | 18,164 | 0 | 0% |