Vero Beach, Florida Population 2022
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 16,580, it is the 233rd largest city in Florida and the 2713th largest city in the United States. Vero Beach is currently growing at a rate of 0.69% annually and its population has increased by 1.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,354 in 2020. Spanning over 13 miles, Vero Beach has a population density of 1,448 people per square mile.
The average household income in Vero Beach is $92,654 with a poverty rate of 11.05%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $906 per month, and the median house value is $269,600. 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 Beachwas:
- White: 84.83%
- Black or African American: 6.00%
- Two or more races: 4.68%
- Asian: 1.93%
- Other race: 1.74%
- Native American: 0.76%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.06%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 138,270 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 139,103 | 833 | 0.60% |
| 2012 | 140,473 | 1,370 | 0.98% |
| 2013 | 141,895 | 1,422 | 1.00% |
| 2014 | 144,445 | 2,550 | 1.77% |
| 2015 | 147,434 | 2,989 | 2.03% |
| 2016 | 151,159 | 3,725 | 2.46% |
| 2017 | 154,241 | 3,082 | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 157,187 | 2,946 | 1.87% |
| 2019 | 159,923 | 2,736 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 162,659 | 2,736 | 1.68% |
| 2021 | 165,395 | 2,736 | 1.65% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,559 | 84.83% |
| Black or African American | 1,030 | 6.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 130 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 332 | 1.93% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 299 | 1.74% |
| Two or More Races | 803 | 4.68% |
Vero Beach Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,775 | 2.19 | 67.3 |
| Married | 3,035 | 3.09 | 85.6 |
| Male | 76 | 4.57 | 64.5 |
| Female | 476 | 4.88 | 55.7 |
| Non Family | 4,188 | 1.19 | 55.5 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 245 | 1.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 876 | 6.42% |
| High School Graduate | 3,656 | 26.81% |
| Some College | 2,385 | 17.49% |
| Associates Degree | 1,231 | 9.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,164 | 23.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,080 | 15.25% |
Vero Beach Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,529 | 10,770 | 4,909 |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 85 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 874 | 665 | 186 |
| Black | 894 | 777 | 103 |
| Asian | 258 | 222 | 16 |
| Other Race | 260 | 251 | 7 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | |
| Native American | 130 | 41 |
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 42.58%.
$34,583
Average Earnings
$39,221
Average Male
$30,159
Average Female
Vero Beach Language by Age
Vero Beach Language
88.26% of Vero Beach residents speak only English, while 11.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.56% of the population.
Vero Beach Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 332 | 118 | 35.54% |
| Black | 1,030 | 332 | 32.23% |
| Multiple | 803 | 235 | 29.27% |
| White | 13,925 | 1,117 | 8.02% |
| Other | 15 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,262 | 88 | 6.97% |
11.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.55%
Male Poverty Rate
11.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Vero Beach
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vero Beach is Asian, with 35.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vero Beach is Hispanic, with 6.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.78%.
Vero Beach Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Vero Beach Married by Age and Sex
Vero Beach Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Vero Beach Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,423 | 10.99% |
| Black | 34 | 5.72% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 21.97% |
Vero Beach Veterans by Education
5.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
33.43%
Born in Vero Beach
91.46%
Native Born
8.54%
Foreign Born
3.18%
Non Citizen
5.37%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.46% of Vero Beach residents were born in the United States, with 33.43% having been born in Florida. 3.18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 3,050 | 0.00% | |
| 1950 | 4,746 | 1,696 | 4.52% |
| 1960 | 8,849 | 4,103 | 6.43% |
| 1970 | 11,908 | 3,059 | 3.01% |
| 1980 | 16,176 | 4,268 | 3.11% |
| 1990 | 17,350 | 1,174 | 0.70% |
| 2000 | 17,705 | 355 | 0.20% |
| 2010 | 15,220 | -2,485 | -1.50% |
| 2011 | 15,333 | 113 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 15,446 | 113 | 0.74% |
| 2013 | 15,559 | 113 | 0.73% |
| 2014 | 15,672 | 113 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 15,785 | 113 | 0.72% |
| 2016 | 15,898 | 113 | 0.72% |
| 2017 | 16,011 | 113 | 0.71% |
| 2018 | 16,124 | 113 | 0.71% |
| 2019 | 16,237 | 113 | 0.70% |
| 2020 | 16,354 | 117 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 16,467 | 113 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 16,580 | 113 | 0.69% |