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Indian River County,
which is made up of five districts, is governed by a five-member
commission elected county-wide. Within the county are five incorporated
municipalities.
Vero Beach
The City of Vero Beach is the
county seat and the largest incorporated municipality with an estimated
population of more than 17,700. Greenery, open space, unspoiled beaches,
and ocean and river vistas characterize this community, which is the commercial and
cultural center of the county. Originally a stop on the Florida East Coast
Railroad, Vero Beach was incorporated in 1910. The city is under a
council-manager form of government.
Learn more about Vero
Beach.
Sebastian
At the northern end of the county, Sebastian is a community of an
estimated 14,470. It grew up around the fishing industry and today is
enjoyed by residents as well as visitors for surfing, fishing, swimming,
boating and other water oriented activities. An incorporated city,
Sebastian has the friendliness of a small town. It has a council-manager
form of government.
Fellsmere
A rural town of an estimated 2,468 residents in northwestern Indian River
County, Fellsmere was once a sugar-growing center. Today, the community's
economy is based on citrus crops and cattle. It is incorporated and has a
council-mayor form of government.
Indian
River Shores
Between ocean and river north of Vero Beach, Indian River Shores is an
exclusive residential community with an estimated population of more than
2,680, many of whom are retired corporate executives. It is incorporated
and has a council-manager form of government.
Orchid
Orchid, with its population of about 284, is a new luxury barrier island
community. It is incorporated and has a council-manager form of
government.
The Basic Facts...
| Land |
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Elevation: |
14.3 feet above sea
level |
| Area:
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Indian River County
- 549 square miles |
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Coastline: |
23 miles of Atlantic
Ocean beaches |
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Climate |
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Average Yearly Temperature: |
73.4 |
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Average Summer Temperature: |
80.7 |
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Average Winter Temperature: |
65.8 |
| Annual
Rainfall: |
50-55 inches
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Rainiest months: June, August, September, October |
| Least
Rainfall: November - April |
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Households |
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Households (2000): |
49,137 |
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Average Household Size: |
2.25 |
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Source: 2000
Census. |
| Per
Capita Income (1997): |
$35,895 |
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Unemployment Rate: |
7.6% (varies
seasonally) |
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Gender, Male: |
54,633 |
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Gender, Female: |
58,314 |
| Race,
White: |
87.4% |
| Race,
Non-White: |
12.6% |
Education |
| High
School Graduate: |
73% |
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Bachelors Degree: |
19% |
| Population by
Area |
1990 |
1996 |
2000 |
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County: |
90,208 |
102,211 |
112,947 |
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Unincorporated County: |
58,143 |
65,466 |
71,660 |
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Fellsmere: |
2,179 |
2,142 |
3,813 |
| Indian
River Shores: |
2,278 |
2,640 |
3,443 |
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Orchid: |
10 |
29 |
140 |
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Sebastian: |
10,248 |
13,967 |
16,181 |
| Vero
Beach: |
17,350 |
17,697 |
17,705 |
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Source: Bureau
of Business Research, Florida Statistical Abstract, University of
Florida B.E.B.R.; Indian River County Planning Division |
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