Indian River Shores, Florida

Town in the state of Florida, United States

Town in Florida, United States

Indian River Shores, Florida

Town

Town of Indian River Shores

Location in Indian River County and the state of Florida

Indian River Shores, Florida

Location in the United States

Coordinates: 27°42′27″N 80°22′56″W﻿ / ﻿27.70750°N 80.38222°W﻿ / 27.70750; -80.38222
Country|  United States
State|  Florida
County|  Indian River
Incorporated| June 11, 1953
Government

• Type| Commission-Manager
• Mayor| Brian T. Foley
• Commissioners|

List

* Robert F. Auwaerter (Vice Mayor)
* Jesse L. Carroll, Jr.
* William Dane
* James M. Altieri

• Town Manager| James Harpring
Area

[1]

• Total

| 7.24 sq mi (18.75 km2)
• Land| 5.12 sq mi (13.27 km2)
• Water| 2.11 sq mi (5.48 km2)
Elevation

| 0 ft (0 m)
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 4,241
• Density| 827.67/sq mi (319.57/km2)
Time zone| UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)| UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code|

32963

Area code| 772
FIPS code| 12-33600[2]
GNIS feature ID| 0295374[3]
Website| irshores.com

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, a barrier island separating the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon, Indian River Shores is situated directly north of Vero Beach along the oceanfront.

The coastal town consists mostly of private, gated developments with the main public roadway being Florida State Road A1A. Having a notable concentration of wealthy residents, Indian River Shores is one of Florida's highest income per capita locations.[4]

The town is part of the Sebastian-Vero Beach–West Vero Corridor Metropolitan Area, which is also the northernmost part of the South Florida Combined Statistical Area.

## Geography

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Indian River Shores is located in eastern Indian River County at 27°42′27″N 80°22′56″W﻿ / ﻿27.70750°N 80.38222°W﻿ / 27.70750; -80.38222 (27.707366, –80.382233).[5] 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 7.3 square miles (18.8 km2), of which 5.1 square miles (13.3 km2) are land and 2.1 square miles (5.5 km2), or 29.44%, are water.

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

|
|
|

1960| 19| | —
1970| 76| | 300.0%
1980| 1,254| | 1,550.0%
1990| 2,278| | 81.7%
2000| 3,448| | 51.4%
2010| 3,901| | 13.1%
2020| 4,241| | 8.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

### 2010 and 2020 census

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Indian River Shores racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race  | Pop 2010[7] | Pop 2020[8] | % 2010  | % 2020

|
|
|
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White (NH)  | 3,793  | 4,008  | 97.23%  | 94.51%
Black or African American (NH)  | 11  | 14  | 0.28%  | 0.33%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)  | 1  | 1  | 0.03%  | 0.02%
Asian (NH)  | 28  | 34  | 0.72%  | 0.80%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)  | 1  | 0  | 0.03%  | 0.00%
Some other race (NH)  | 2  | 7  | 0.05%  | 0.17%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)  | 13  | 65  | 0.33%  | 1.53%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)  | 52  | 112  | 1.33%  | 2.64%
Total | 3,901 | 4,241 | 100.00% | 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

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As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 3,448 people, 1,854 households, and 1,334 families residing in the town. The population density was 666.4 inhabitants per square mile (257.3/km2). There were 2,881 housing units at an average density of 556.8 units per square mile (215.0 units/km2). 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.

## References

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1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. ^ "Indian River Shores, FL Profile: Facts & Data". florida.hometownlocator.com. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
7. ^ "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. ^ "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. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Indian River Shores town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
10. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Indian River Shores town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.

## External links

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* Town of Indian River Shores official website

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