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Indian River Shores, Florida

Coordinates: 27°42′27″N 80°22′56″W / 27.70750°N 80.38222°W / 27.70750; -80.38222
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Indian River Shores, Florida
Town
Town of Indian River Shores
Location in Indian River County and the state of Florida
Location in Indian River County and the state of Florida
Indian River Shores, Florida is located in the United States
Indian River Shores, 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
Incorporated1953
Government
 • TypeCommission-Manager
 • MayorBrian T. Foley
 • Vice MayorJesse L. “Sam” Carroll, Jr.
 • CommissionersRobert F. "Bob" Auwaerter,
Mary Alice Smith, and
James M. Altieri
 • Town ManagerJames Harpring
 • Town ClerkJanice Rutan
Area
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 • Total
7.24 sq mi (18.75 km2)
 • Land5.12 sq mi (13.27 km2)
 • Water2.11 sq mi (5.48 km2)
Elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,241
 • Density827.67/sq mi (319.57/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
32963
Area code772
FIPS code12-33600[2]
GNIS feature ID0295374[3]
Websiteirshores.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, Indian River Shores is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Indian River Lagoon to the west.

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

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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).[4] 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
CensusPop.Note%±
196019—
197076300.0%
19801,2541,550.0%
19902,27881.7%
20003,44851.4%
20103,90113.1%
20204,2418.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2010 and 2020 census

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Indian River Shores racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[6] Pop 2020[7] % 2010 % 2020
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.[8]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 3,901 people, 2,200 households, and 1,401 families residing in the town.[9]

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. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Indian River Shores town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Indian River Shores town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
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