Vero Beach, Florida Population 2022
Vero Beach is a city located in Indian River County Florida. Vero Beach has a 2020 population of 18,406. It is also the county seat of Indian River County. Vero Beach is currently growing at a rate of 1.66% annually and its population has increased by 20.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,226 in 2010.
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 Beachwas:
- 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%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 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% |
Population by Race
| 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% |
Vero Beach Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Vero Beach Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$31,451
Average Earnings
$36,857
Average Male
$29,612
Average Female
Vero Beach Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | 34 | NaN% |
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 Other, with NaN% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
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 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Vero Beach Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,407 | 11.28% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 24.69% |
Vero Beach Veterans by Education
3.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
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
32.66%
Born in Vero Beach
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18,406 | 301 | 1.66% |
| 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% |