Indian River County, Florida
Indian River County: county in Florida, United States of America.
About
Indian River County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 138,028 and a population density of 86 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 162,518 inhabitants. Its county seat is Vero Beach. The county was created 101 years ago in 1925.
County Snapshot
Indian River County at a glance
Indian River County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Florida counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
SebastianPopulation 26,482
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Indian River County
| Population | 162,518 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| Twitter username | ircgov |
| Area | 1598 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 18.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 81.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 27.6964,-80.5741 |
| Named for | Indian River Lagoon |
| Altitude | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Capital | Vero Beach |
| Establishment | May 30, 1925 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:30:54 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 102 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 17.74% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Indian River County is located at 27°41'47"N 80°34'27"W (27.6963900, -80.5740900). It has 4 neighbors: Brevard County, Okeechobee County, Osceola County and Saint Lucie County.
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The largest city of Indian River County is Sebastian with a population of 26,482. Other cities include, Vero Beach population 17,770, Fellsmere population 5,752 and Indian River Shores population 4,346. See all Indian River County cities & populated places.
Indian River County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Indian River County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastian | 26,482 | City in Indian River County, State of Florida, United States |
| Florida Ridge | 18,164 | Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida |
| Vero Beach | 17,770 | County seat of Indian River County, Florida, United States |
| Gifford | 9,590 | Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida |
| West Vero Corridor | 7,138 | Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida |
| Fellsmere | 5,752 | City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America |
| Indian River Shores | 4,346 | City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America |
| South Beach | 3,501 | Census-Designated Place, Florida |
| Winter Beach | 2,067 | Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida |
| Wabasso Beach | 1,853 | Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Vero Beach
Demographics
The population of Indian River County increased by 17.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 138,028 | - | census |
| 2011 | 139,103 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 140,473 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 141,895 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 144,445 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 147,434 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 151,159 | 2.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 154,241 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 157,187 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 159,923 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 162,518 | 1.62% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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