Demographics & People — Vero Beach, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,785 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,700 |
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| Median Age | 52.5 |
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| Total Households | 7,368 |
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| Family Households | 4,062 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.384 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,341 |
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| Black or African American | 1,430 |
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| Asian | 376 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,867 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 3,590 |
| English | 2,663 |
| German | 2,645 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,471 |
| Irish | 2,303 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,489 |
| American | 1,322 |
| Italian | 1,180 |
| Scottish | 849 |
| European | 809 |
Language
| English Only | 14,030 |
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| Spanish | 1,468 |
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| Population 5+ | 16,181 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,240 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,071 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Vero Beach, Florida.
