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Indian River Shores

Florida · 4,467 residents (2025 est.) · 5.124 sq mi
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Indian River Shores is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $156,037. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,132,000. With a median age of 74.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 74.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,386
+27%since 2000
from 3,448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
856 / sq mi
+27%since 2009
from 675 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
74.3
+8%since 2000
from 69.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,467 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Indian River Shores
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50.4%(16)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.6%(68)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142%(88)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190.8%(34)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340.5%(21)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440.8%(36)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.8%(209)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.2%(710)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7428.6%(1,254)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8428.3%(1,241)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over16.2%(709)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$156,037
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,729 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$139,319
+36%since 2000
from $102,511 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.562
+10%since 2010
from 0.511 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services30.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration27%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information1.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,132,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,185
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $602 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
97.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
2.4% rent
Vacancy rate
33.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+58.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+12%since 2009
from 6.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,377)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(29)
Asian0.7%(23)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(3,984)
Black1.1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(182)
Asian2.7%(119)
Other1.2%(54)
Diversity Score
22
+760%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Colombian1.6%(70)
Honduran0.7%(32)
Cuban0.6%(26)
Spaniard0.5%(20)
Puerto Rican0.4%(18)
Mexican0.4%(16)
Asian origin
Chinese1.1%(47)
Thai0.4%(17)
Filipino0.2%(8)
Ancestry
English23.5%(1,029)
Irish22.2%(975)
German15.5%(681)
Scottish7.8%(340)
Italian6.2%(274)
American4.9%(213)
French3.7%(164)
Canadian2.1%(90)
Swiss2%(86)
British1.9%(83)
Greek1.7%(75)
Polish1.5%(64)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.4%(60)
Arab1.3%(58)
Swedish1.2%(53)
Lebanese1.1%(47)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(38)
Austrian0.8%(36)
Danish0.8%(34)
Welsh0.8%(33)
Russian0.5%(22)
Hungarian0.3%(15)
Belgian0.3%(13)
Dutch0.3%(13)
Slovene0.3%(12)
Ukrainian0.3%(12)
Egyptian0.3%(11)
Czech0.2%(10)
Turkish0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.3%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2017
from 91.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married6.7%(125)
Married83.4%(1,566)
Widowed5%(94)
Divorced5%(93)
Women 15+
Never married3.7%(87)
Married62.9%(1,470)
Widowed26.7%(623)
Divorced6.7%(156)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian River Shores, Florida?

Indian River Shores, Florida has about 4,386 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Indian River Shores, Florida earns about $156,037 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indian River Shores, Florida expensive?

In Indian River Shores, Florida, the median home is worth about $1,132,000, and the typical rent is about $2,185 a month.

How educated are people in Indian River Shores, Florida?

About 79.3% of adults age 25 and over in Indian River Shores, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.7% of people in Indian River Shores, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indian River Shores, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Indian River Shores, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,110 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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