Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Vero Beach, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,042

Median Agei

52.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.7%12,213

Hispanic/Latino

11.6%1,975

Black

9.2%1,576

Two or More

5.1%867

Asian

2%342

Other

0.4%61

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%492

High School Diploma

19.5%2,660

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%926

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%1,550

Associate's Degree

10.1%1,377

Bachelor's Degree

22.7%3,103

Master's Degree

10.1%1,384

Professional Degree

4.9%673

Doctorate

1.4%185

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

39.1%

Graduate+

16.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$391,900

Median Renti

$1,221

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.4%4,817

Renter-Occupied

35.6%2,667

Total Units

10,375

Homeownership

64.4%

Vacancy Rate

27.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%211

$50K–$100K

3.4%162

$100K–$150K

3.3%160

$150K–$200K

9.2%444

$200K–$300K

17.3%834

$300K–$500K

16.9%815

$500K–$1M

26.1%1,255

$1M+

19.4%936

Rent Distribution

Under $500

203

$500–$750

257

$750–$1,000

224

$1,000–$1,250

691

$1,250–$1,500

374

$1,500–$2,000

550

$2,000+

291

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%133

2010–2019

4.1%423

2000–2009

5.2%539

1990–1999

5.5%570

1980–1989

22.9%2,372

1970–1979

28.2%2,925

1960–1969

14.9%1,541

1950–1959

13%1,353

1940–1949

1.6%165

1939 or earlier

3.4%354

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95.8%7,173

No Fuel

2.5%187

Utility Gas

0.7%53

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%51

Other

0.1%11

Wood

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,758

Mean Household Incomei

$126,980

Per Capita Incomei

$58,674

Poverty Ratei

15.9%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

8,460

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.4%556

$10K–$15K

5.2%389

$15K–$20K

3.4%254

$20K–$25K

4.6%342

$25K–$30K

2.2%163

$30K–$35K

4.1%307

$35K–$40K

2.1%156

$40K–$45K

4%296

$45K–$50K

6.6%493

$50K–$60K

6.1%455

$60K–$75K

9.4%703

$75K–$100K

14.1%1,058

$100K–$125K

6.6%497

$125K–$150K

3.7%277

$150K–$200K

7.8%583

$200K+

12.8%955

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$452/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers48 homes90% occupied$452/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,758/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

69%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

24%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

33% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

31% of subsidized households are minority

62% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

80% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,22313%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

185

United Kingdom

156

Canada

145

India

109

Poland

Germany

Philippines

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,125

Avg. Commutei

18.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,772

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,205(8.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.9%Insured

9.1%Uninsured