Indian River Shores, Florida Explained

Official Name:Town of Indian River Shores
Indian River Shores, Florida
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250x200px
Pushpin Map:USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the United States
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Brian T. Foley
Leader Title1:Vice Mayor
Leader Name1:Jesse L. “Sam” Carroll, Jr.
Leader Title2:Commissioners
Leader Name2:Robert F. "Bob" Auwaerter,
Mary Alice Smith, and
James M. Altieri
Leader Title3:Town Manager
Leader Name3:James Harpring
Leader Title4:Town Clerk
Leader Name4:Janice Rutan
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1953
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:18.75
Area Land Km2:13.27
Area Water Km2:5.48
Area Total Sq Mi:7.24
Area Land Sq Mi:5.12
Area Water Sq Mi:2.11
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:4241
Population Density Km2:319.57
Population Density Sq Mi:827.67
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:27.7075°N -80.3822°W
Elevation M:0
Elevation Ft:0
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:32963
Area Code:772
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:12-33600[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0295374[3]

Indian River Shores is a town in Indian River County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town has a population of 4,241. Located on Orchid Island, Indian River Shores is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Indian River Lagoon to the west.

The town is one of the wealthiest places in Florida. As of 2023, it sits on the Forbes list of richest cities in the state and was ranked ninth in Florida locations by per capita income, as of 2010.[4] [5]

Indian River Shores is part of the Sebastian - Vero Beach Metropolitan Area. The main roadway, Florida State Road A1A, cuts through the town. Indian River Shores's land consists mostly of private, gated country clubs.

Geography

Indian River Shores is located in eastern Indian River County at 27.7075°N -80.3822°W (27.707366, –80.382233).[6] It is bordered to the north by Wabasso Beach; to the south by Vero Beach; to the west, across the Indian River, by Winter Beach and Gifford; and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 18.8km2, of which 13.3km2 are land and 5.5km2, or 29.44%, are water.

Demographics

2010 and 2020 census

Indian River Shores racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
!Race!Pop 2010[7] !Pop 2020[8] !% 2010!% 2020
White (NH)3,7934,00897.23%94.51%
Black or African American (NH)11140.28%0.33%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)110.03%0.02%
Asian (NH)28340.72%0.80%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)100.03%0.00%
Some other race (NH)270.05%0.17%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)13650.33%1.53%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)521121.33%2.64%
Total3,9014,241100.00%100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,241 people, 2,170 households, and 1,542 families residing in the town.[9]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 3,901 people, 2,200 households, and 1,401 families residing in the town.[10]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,448 people, 1,854 households, and 1,334 families residing in the town. The population density was 666.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 2,881 housing units at an average density of 556.8/mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 98.72% White, 0.12% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.67% Asian, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

In 2000, there were 1,854 households, out of which 4.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.1% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.86 and the average family size was 2.17.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 4.9% under the age of 18, 1.0% from 18 to 24, 4.3% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 62.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 69 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $110,729, and the median income for a family was $141,952. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $40,179 for females. The per capita income for the town was $102,511. About 1.5% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. October 31, 2021.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  4. Web site: Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Indian River Shores town, Florida . dead . https://archive.today/20200213093814/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1233600 . February 13, 2020 . March 26, 2018 . American Factfinder . U.S. Census Bureau.
  5. Web site: DePietro . Andrew . What Is The Richest City In Florida? Latest Census Data Sheds Light . December 19, 2023 . Forbes . en.
  6. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  7. Web site: P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Indian River Shores town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  8. Web site: P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Indian River Shores town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  9. Web site: S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Indian River Shores town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  10. Web site: S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Indian River Shores town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.