Population 30,986 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Indian River
Household size in Indian River
| Period | Indian River | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.78 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.80 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.73 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.04 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, Indian River sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.55 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southwest.
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 Indian River
| Period | Indian River | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 37.8 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Indian River is 37.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southwest.
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 Indian River
| Period | Indian River | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 13.0% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 12.8% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Indian River: 21.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Indian River has the highest share of single-parent households of any Chesapeake neighborhood.
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 Indian River
Renters in Indian River
| Period | Indian River | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3% | 25.2% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.2% | 28.4% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.6% | 28.8% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.3% | 25.7% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Indian River than nationally: 45.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 36.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.0 points, mirroring the country. No other Chesapeake neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
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 Indian River
| Period | Indian River | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 7.0% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 7.8% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.7% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.7% of homes in Indian River are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The picture is much the same across Chesapeake. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Indian River
| Period | Indian River | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1983 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1984 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1987 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1989 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Indian River was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Chesapeake as a whole, where the median home dates to 1989. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing. Only one other Chesapeake neighborhood has older homes.
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 Indian River
| Period | Indian River | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,065 | $1,218 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,110 | $1,371 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,201 | $1,506 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,453 | $1,814 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$388 | +$595 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Indian River pays $1,453 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $388 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the south.
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 Indian River
Bachelor's degrees in Indian River
| Period | Indian River | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 28.4% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 29.9% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 33.2% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 36.7% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Indian River than nationally: 26.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 Indian River
| Period | Indian River | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.1% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.3% | 91.0% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.2% | 92.3% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 94.2% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +4.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Indian River is close to the national rate: 88.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Chesapeake as a whole (94.2%). The share with a diploma is up 8.6 points from 2006–10, 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 Indian River
| Period | Indian River | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 4.8% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 7.6% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 4.7% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Indian River is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Of Chesapeake's 14 neighborhoods, only two have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Indian River compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River | 2.70 | 37.7 | 21.0% | 45.3% | 4.7% | 1976 | $1,453 | 26.6% | 88.7% | 5.3% |
| South Norfolk | 2.74 | 35.4 | 16.9% | 35.6% | 7.9% | 1974 | $1,438 | 20.5% | 89.9% | 5.3% |
| Central Brambleton | 2.78 | 29.2 | 27.8% | 74.6% | 17.4% | 1986 | $763 | 29.7% | 88.2% | 22.0% |
| Greenbrier East | 2.37 | 40.2 | 9.0% | 30.6% | 4.9% | 1996 | $1,936 | 42.3% | 96.5% | 3.4% |
| Downtown Norfolk | 1.78 | 33.4 | 17.9% | 81.2% | 7.8% | 1971 | $1,362 | 49.8% | 92.1% | 5.5% |
| Huntington-Jefferson | 2.48 | 44.5 | 5.6% | 28.0% | 6.7% | 1972 | $1,809 | 31.3% | 95.6% | 1.3% |
| Ballentine Place | 2.62 | 37.2 | 15.1% | 45.0% | 9.3% | 1954 | $1,261 | 17.7% | 78.9% | 5.6% |
| Greenbrier West | 2.17 | 39.2 | 12.6% | 43.4% | 4.5% | 1994 | $1,576 | 39.8% | 95.6% | 3.9% |
| Ghent Square | 1.68 | 37.7 | 3.9% | 67.5% | 7.8% | 1975 | $1,724 | 71.7% | 99.1% | 1.7% |
| Lindenwood | 2.41 | 34.8 | 19.1% | 56.9% | 16.9% | 1955 | $1,217 | 25.9% | 86.2% | 4.5% |
| Fairmont Park | 2.61 | 39.6 | 21.1% | 45.1% | 14.4% | 1959 | $1,373 | 19.2% | 86.3% | 7.3% |
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 Indian River. 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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