Population 11,210 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gifford
Household size in Gifford
| Period | Gifford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Gifford is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.23 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gifford
| Period | Gifford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.0 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.9 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Gifford skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 46.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gifford
| Period | Gifford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Gifford: 25.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gifford
Renters in Gifford
| Period | Gifford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.8% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.8% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in Gifford rent their homes (37.8%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (48.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.7 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gifford
| Period | Gifford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.0% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.2% of the housing in Gifford, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 8.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gifford
| Period | Gifford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Gifford has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gifford
| Period | Gifford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $778 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $821 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $856 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,324 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$547 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Gifford runs $1,324 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $547 a month since 2006–10, up 70%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 41.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gifford
Bachelor's degrees in Gifford
| Period | Gifford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.9% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Gifford than nationally: 31.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gifford
| Period | Gifford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.9% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.1% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Gifford never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.2 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gifford
| Period | Gifford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Gifford than nationally: unemployment was 6.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gifford compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gifford | 2.37 | 48.9 | 25.1% | 37.8% | 15.2% | 1994 | $1,324 | 31.9% | 87.1% | 6.6% |
| Vero Beach | 2.44 | 54.5 | 6.4% | 18.5% | 15.0% | 1995 | $1,836 | 40.2% | 94.2% | 3.8% |
| Indian River Shores | 1.78 | 73.7 | 1.4% | 3.1% | 33.3% | 1987 | $2,308 | 78.1% | 99.5% | 0.6% |
| Vero Beach South | 2.52 | 48.7 | 9.9% | 23.7% | 15.8% | 1986 | $1,539 | 28.5% | 90.6% | 3.2% |
| Wabasso | 2.69 | 52.0 | 4.5% | 7.9% | 7.6% | 2005 | $1,307 | 41.3% | 97.7% | 2.0% |
| West Vero Corridor | 1.88 | 67.1 | 4.8% | 26.9% | 18.3% | 1994 | $1,824 | 30.3% | 96.9% | 4.2% |
| Florida Ridge | 2.77 | 44.6 | 11.6% | 19.5% | 16.7% | 1994 | $1,396 | 26.4% | 92.3% | 4.0% |
| Orchid | 2.01 | 70.4 | 0.9% | 0.0% | 36.7% | 2001 | $2,378 | 74.8% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Sebastian | 2.22 | 58.1 | 5.9% | 15.0% | 11.6% | 1995 | $1,701 | 25.9% | 90.0% | 6.9% |
| Lakewood Park | 2.53 | 46.1 | 9.1% | 14.4% | 11.9% | 1986 | $1,395 | 20.4% | 93.3% | 5.6% |
| Indrio | 1.87 | 70.1 | 1.2% | 8.0% | 64.0% | 1993 | $2,899 | 40.7% | 94.4% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gifford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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