Population 25,180 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Vero Beach South
Household size in Vero Beach South
| Period | Vero Beach South | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Vero Beach South run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.44, even as the national average fell.
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 South
| Period | Vero Beach South | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.2 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.7 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.7, Vero Beach South is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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 South
| Period | Vero Beach South | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Vero Beach South than nationally: 9.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South
Renters in Vero Beach South
| Period | Vero Beach South | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Vero Beach South is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 49.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.7 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 Vero Beach South
| Period | Vero Beach South | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.8% of the housing in Vero Beach South, 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.
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 South
| Period | Vero Beach South | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Vero Beach South are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. Florida as a whole looks much the same. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 South
| Period | Vero Beach South | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,039 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $936 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,062 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,539 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$500 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Vero Beach South runs $1,539 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Florida overall ($1,816). Rent has climbed $500 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.6% 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 South
Bachelor's degrees in Vero Beach South
| Period | Vero Beach South | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Vero Beach South than nationally: 28.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
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 South
| Period | Vero Beach South | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Vero Beach South is close to the national rate: 90.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.1 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 South
| Period | Vero Beach South | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Vero Beach South has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.5 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 South 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 South | 2.52 | 48.7 | 9.9% | 23.7% | 15.8% | 1986 | $1,539 | 28.5% | 90.6% | 3.2% |
| Florida Ridge | 2.77 | 44.6 | 11.6% | 19.5% | 16.7% | 1994 | $1,396 | 26.4% | 92.3% | 4.0% |
| 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% |
| West Vero Corridor | 1.88 | 67.1 | 4.8% | 26.9% | 18.3% | 1994 | $1,824 | 30.3% | 96.9% | 4.2% |
| Lakewood Park | 2.53 | 46.1 | 9.1% | 14.4% | 11.9% | 1986 | $1,395 | 20.4% | 93.3% | 5.6% |
| Indian River Shores | 1.78 | 73.7 | 1.4% | 3.1% | 33.3% | 1987 | $2,308 | 78.1% | 99.5% | 0.6% |
| Indrio | 1.87 | 70.1 | 1.2% | 8.0% | 64.0% | 1993 | $2,899 | 40.7% | 94.4% | 3.0% |
| Wabasso | 2.69 | 52.0 | 4.5% | 7.9% | 7.6% | 2005 | $1,307 | 41.3% | 97.7% | 2.0% |
| St. Lucie Village | 2.12 | 56.0 | 6.5% | 21.2% | 20.4% | 1979 | $1,628 | 35.8% | 93.7% | 2.1% |
| Orchid | 2.01 | 70.4 | 0.9% | 0.0% | 36.7% | 2001 | $2,378 | 74.8% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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 South. 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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