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CITY · 2010 ACS

Vero Beach South

Florida · 23,092 residents · 11.785 sq mi
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Vero Beach South has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,200. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,092
+13%since 2000
from 20,362 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,959 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.9
+6%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K20K24K28K32K1990201020202024Vero Beach South
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,688
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,569 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,900
+20%since 2000
from $21,604 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,200
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$922
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+84%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(18,692)
Black2.3%(460)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(686)
Asian0.9%(192)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(3,241)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(18,980)
Black5%(1,159)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(2,205)
Asian1.6%(365)
Other1.1%(264)
Diversity Score38.2%(8,812)
Diversity Score
38
+140%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vero Beach South, Florida?

Vero Beach South, Florida has about 23,092 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vero Beach South, Florida?

The typical household in Vero Beach South, Florida earns about $44,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vero Beach South, Florida expensive?

In Vero Beach South, Florida, the median home is worth about $188,200, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.

How educated are people in Vero Beach South, Florida?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Vero Beach South, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vero Beach South, Florida?

About 12.2% of people in Vero Beach South, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vero Beach South, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Vero Beach South, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,119 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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