Population 57,676 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Vero Beach
Household size in Vero Beach
| Period | Vero Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Vero Beach run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 Vero Beach
| Period | Vero Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.4 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.5 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 54.5, Vero Beach is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 48.4, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 Vero Beach
| Period | Vero Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Vero Beach: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Vero Beach has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Florida cities.
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 Vero Beach
Renters in Vero Beach
| Period | Vero Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.5% of households in Vero Beach rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (49.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the north. The renter share has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, 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 Vero Beach
| Period | Vero Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Vero Beach: 15.0% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy is down 7.7 points from 2006–10, 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 Vero Beach
| Period | Vero Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Vero Beach has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, 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 north, while the east 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 Vero Beach
| Period | Vero Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,119 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,089 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,194 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,836 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$716 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Vero Beach pays $1,836 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $716 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 35.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Vero Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Vero Beach
| Period | Vero Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.0% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Vero Beach than nationally: 40.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
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 Vero Beach
| Period | Vero Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.0% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Vero Beach is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Vero Beach
| Period | Vero Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Vero Beach than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.4 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Vero Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach | 2.44 | 54.5 | 6.4% | 18.5% | 15.0% | 1995 | $1,836 | 40.2% | 94.2% | 3.8% |
| Gifford | 2.37 | 48.9 | 25.1% | 37.8% | 15.2% | 1994 | $1,324 | 31.9% | 87.1% | 6.6% |
| Vero Beach South | 2.52 | 48.7 | 9.9% | 23.7% | 15.8% | 1986 | $1,539 | 28.5% | 90.6% | 3.2% |
| West Vero Corridor | 1.88 | 67.1 | 4.8% | 26.9% | 18.3% | 1994 | $1,824 | 30.3% | 96.9% | 4.2% |
| Indian River Shores | 1.78 | 73.7 | 1.4% | 3.1% | 33.3% | 1987 | $2,308 | 78.1% | 99.5% | 0.6% |
| Wabasso | 2.69 | 52.0 | 4.5% | 7.9% | 7.6% | 2005 | $1,307 | 41.3% | 97.7% | 2.0% |
| 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% |
| Lakewood Park | 2.53 | 46.1 | 9.1% | 14.4% | 11.9% | 1986 | $1,395 | 20.4% | 93.3% | 5.6% |
| Sebastian | 2.22 | 58.1 | 5.9% | 15.0% | 11.6% | 1995 | $1,701 | 25.9% | 90.0% | 6.9% |
| 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 Vero Beach. 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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