Vero Beach, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Vero Beach, Florida is 16,785 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 235th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $67,351, the median home value is $392,500, and the median age is 52.6.

The population has grown 15.3% since 2010 (15,226 → 17,556).

16,785

Population

1449

People / sq mi

$67,351

Median Income

$392,500

Median Home Value

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Vero Beach covers 11.6 sq mi of land at 1449 people per square mile.

About Vero Beach, FL

Vero Beach skews on age — the median resident is 52.6, older than the national median. Vero Beach is a city in Florida with a population of 16,785.

Median household income is $67,351, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 10.8% of residents fall below the poverty line, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $392,500, with typical rent around $1,197.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 38.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 11.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in Vero Beach — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Vero Beach city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Vero Beach city had a population of 15,226 in 2010 and 17,556 in 2024, a 15.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 17,556 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.04%.

Vero Beach city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

17,556

Population (2024)

15,226

Population (2010)

17,556

Peak (2024)

1.04%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	15,226	-	-	estimate
2011	15,307	+81	+0.53%	estimate
2012	15,461	+154	+1.01%	estimate
2013	15,635	+174	+1.13%	estimate
2014	15,876	+241	+1.54%	estimate
2015	16,178	+302	+1.90%	estimate
2016	16,559	+381	+2.36%	estimate
2017	16,888	+329	+1.99%	estimate
2018	17,202	+314	+1.86%	estimate
2019	17,503	+301	+1.75%	estimate
2020	16,426	-1,077	-6.15%	estimate
2021	16,764	+338	+2.06%	estimate
2022	17,121	+357	+2.13%	estimate
2023	17,377	+256	+1.50%	estimate
2024	17,556	+179	+1.03%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	73.5%
Black or African American	8.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$67,351

Median Household Income

$56,229

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$392,500

Median Home Value

$1,197

Median Rent

64.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.4%

High School+

38.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.8%

Drive Alone

68.7%

Public Transit

11.3%

Work From Home

16.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

53.5%

Foreign Born

86.7%

Non-English at Home

7.8%

Veterans

14.7%

With Disability

89.5%

Health Insurance

94.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	19.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	14.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	14.0%
Construction	7.9%
Information	5.6%
Manufacturing	4.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.7%
Public Administration	2.8%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.2%
Agriculture & Mining	1.8%
Retail Trade	1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vero Beach, Florida has a population of 16,785 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 235th-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in Vero Beach, Florida is $67,351, with 10.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Vero Beach, Florida is $392,500, with median monthly rent at $1,197 and a homeownership rate of 64.4%.

The median age in Vero Beach, Florida is 52.6 years. The population is 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

The population has grown 15.3% since 2010 (15,226 → 17,556).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.