Indian River County is a county of 138,028 people in Florida. At a median age of 49.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 75% of the housing stock. The population is up 22% since 2000. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $198,200. The median household earns $47,341, about 10% below the national median.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)10.9%(1,469)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)14.7%(1,988)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era43.4%(5,864)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War8.3%(1,122)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1.5%(209)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 13,526 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Indian River County, Florida?
Indian River County, Florida has about 138,028 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Indian River County, Florida?
The typical household in Indian River County, Florida earns about $47,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Indian River County, Florida expensive?
In Indian River County, Florida, the median home is worth about $198,200, and the typical rent is about $899 a month.
How educated are people in Indian River County, Florida?
About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Indian River County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Indian River County, Florida?
About 12.6% of people in Indian River County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.
Has Indian River County, Florida grown since 1990?
Yes, Indian River County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47,820 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.
