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Indian River Estates

Florida · 6,584 residents · 5.553 sq mi
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Indian River Estates has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,285. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,800. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,584
+14%since 2000
from 5,793 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,186 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.9
+21%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Indian River Estates
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,285
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,053 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,289
+62%since 2000
from $16,824 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,479
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $630 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
12.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+60%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(5,361)
Black2.3%(134)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(205)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(883)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(5,417)
Black3.1%(204)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(616)
Asian0.7%(44)
Other1.2%(81)
Diversity Score33%(2,175)
Diversity Score
33
+117%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 95.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian River Estates, Florida?

Indian River Estates, Florida has about 6,584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indian River Estates, Florida?

The typical household in Indian River Estates, Florida earns about $46,285 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indian River Estates, Florida expensive?

In Indian River Estates, Florida, the median home is worth about $159,800, and the typical rent is about $1,479 a month.

How educated are people in Indian River Estates, Florida?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Indian River Estates, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indian River Estates, Florida?

About 18.1% of people in Indian River Estates, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indian River Estates, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Indian River Estates, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,726 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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