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Indian River Shores

Florida · 4,241 residents · 5.124 sq mi
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Indian River Shores is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $156,447. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $780,900. With a median age of 72.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 171% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 72.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,241
+23%since 2000
from 3,448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
828 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 673 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
72.6
+5%since 2000
from 69.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Indian River Shores
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$156,447
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,729 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$134,725
+31%since 2000
from $102,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services23.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration14.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$780,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,563
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $602 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
4.8% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+8%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score4%(139)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(4,008)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(112)
Asian0.8%(34)
Other1.8%(78)
Diversity Score13.5%(571)
Diversity Score
13
+234%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+105%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
20.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.6%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian River Shores, Florida?

Indian River Shores, Florida has about 4,241 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Indian River Shores, Florida earns about $156,447 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 $780,900, and the typical rent is about $1,563 a month.

How educated are people in Indian River Shores, Florida?

About 73.9% 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 1.7% 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 1,965 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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

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