State
County
Land Area (mi²)
11.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,581.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.69%
Growth Since 2010
18.96%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
165,395
World Population Review
Vero Beach, Florida Population 2021
18,105
Vero Beach is a city located in Indian River County Florida. It is also the county seat of Indian River County. With a 2020 population of 18,105, it is the 123rd largest city in Florida and the 2010th largest city in the United States . Vero Beach is currently growing at a rate of 1.69% annually and its population has increased by 18.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,220 in 2010. Vero Beach reached it's highest population of 18,105 in 2021. Spanning over 13 miles, Vero Beach has a population density of 1,582 people per square mile.
The average household income in Vero Beach is $92,654 with a poverty rate of 11.19%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $890 per month, and the median house value is $259,800. The median age in Vero Beach is 53.4 years, 51.8 years for males, and 54.4 years for females.
Vero Beach Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vero Beach was:
- White: 84.96%
- Black or African American: 8.52%
- Two or more races: 2.49%
- Other race: 1.89%
- Asian: 1.32%
- Native American: 0.77%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.07%
The current population of Vero Beach, Florida is 18,105 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 17,202.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 15,220.
Vero Beach, Florida Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 165,395 | 2,736 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 162,659 | 2,736 | 1.68% |
| 2019 | 159,923 | 2,736 | 1.71% |
| 2018 | 157,187 | 2,946 | 1.87% |
| 2017 | 154,241 | 3,082 | 2.00% |
| 2016 | 151,159 | 3,725 | 2.46% |
| 2015 | 147,434 | 2,989 | 2.03% |
| 2014 | 144,445 | 2,550 | 1.77% |
| 2013 | 141,895 | 1,422 | 1.00% |
| 2012 | 140,473 | 1,370 | 0.98% |
| 2011 | 139,103 | 833 | 0.60% |
| 2010 | 138,270 | 0.00% |
Vero Beach Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,321 | 84.96% |
| Black or African American | 1,437 | 8.52% |
| Two or More Races | 419 | 2.49% |
| Some Other Race | 318 | 1.89% |
| Asian | 222 | 1.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 129 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.07% |
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Vero Beach Population by Race
Vero Beach Population Pyramid $2021
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Vero Beach Population by Age
Vero Beach Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,357 | 2.27 | 63.9 |
| Non Family | 3,846 | 1.26 | 54.4 |
| Married | 2,878 | 2.85 | 81.9 |
| Female | 482 | 5.93 | 39.6 |
| Male | 151 | 5.61 | 42.4 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
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Vero Beach Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 268 | 2.05% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 833 | 6.38% |
| High School Graduate | 3,949 | 30.23% |
| Some College | 2,595 | 19.86% |
| Associates Degree | 937 | 7.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,681 | 20.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,802 | 13.79% |
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Vero Beach Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Vero Beach Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,842 | 10,215 | 4,135 |
| Hispanic | 1,151 | 842 | 221 |
| Black | 816 | 702 | 98 |
| Other Race | 243 | 239 | 35 |
| Asian | 178 | 127 | 20 |
| Native American | 129 | 34 | |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 60 | 9 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.14%.
Vero Beach Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,451
Average Earnings
$36,857
Average Male
$29,612
Average Female
Vero Beach Earnings by Educational Attainment
Vero Beach Language by Age
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Vero Beach Language
87.32% of Vero Beach residents speak only English, while 12.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.05% of the population.
Vero Beach Language
Vero Beach Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,165 | 1,319 | 10.02% |
| Hispanic | 1,527 | 251 | 16.44% |
| Black | 1,227 | 182 | 14.83% |
| Asian | 222 | 50 | 22.52% |
| Multiple | 419 | 49 | 11.69% |
| Other | 318 | 34 | 10.69% |
11.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.57%
Male Poverty Rate
12.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Vero Beach
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vero Beach is Asian, with 22.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vero Beach is White, with 10.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.61%.
Vero Beach Poverty
Vero Beach Poverty Rate by Education
Vero Beach Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Vero Beach Married by Age and Sex
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Vero Beach Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Vero Beach Marital Status by Race
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Vero Beach Marital Status
Vero Beach Veterans by War
Vero Beach Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,407 | 11.28% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 24.69% |
Vero Beach Veterans by Race
Vero Beach Veterans by Education
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3.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
Vero Beach Veterans by Education
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53.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Vero Beach Employment by Age
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Vero Beach Employment by Race
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Vero Beach Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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90.00%
Native Born
10.00%
Foreign Born
4.83%
Non Citizen
5.16%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.00% of Vero Beach residents were born in the United States, with 32.66% having been born in Florida. 4.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Vero Beach Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,105 | 301 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 17,804 | 301 | 1.72% |
| 2019 | 17,503 | 301 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 17,202 | 314 | 1.86% |
| 2017 | 16,888 | 329 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 16,559 | 381 | 2.36% |
| 2015 | 16,178 | 302 | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 15,876 | 241 | 1.54% |
| 2013 | 15,635 | 174 | 1.13% |
| 2012 | 15,461 | 154 | 1.01% |
| 2011 | 15,307 | 81 | 0.53% |
| 2010 | 15,226 | -2,479 | -1.50% |
| 2000 | 17,705 | 355 | 0.20% |
| 1990 | 17,350 | 1,174 | 0.70% |
| 1980 | 16,176 | 4,268 | 3.11% |
| 1970 | 11,908 | 3,059 | 3.01% |
| 1960 | 8,849 | 4,103 | 6.43% |
| 1950 | 4,746 | 1,696 | 4.52% |
| 1940 | 3,050 | 0.00% |