Know your demographics, Vero Beach
Since 1980, the population of Vero Beach has remained relatively constant. In 1980, the city's population was 16,179 residents; and in 2000, the population was 17,705 people. In the same 20-year period, however, Vero Beach's population as a percentage of Indian River County's population has decreased. Although population will continue to increase, it is anticipated that the rate of growth in the area will decline between now and 2030. Incoming residents are typically White, over 54 years of age, with a middle to upper class household income. This in-migration has and may continue to influence the aging of Vero Beach and Indian River County.