Florida

Indian River

159,788
2020 population
1930
first census record
10
census records

About Indian River

Indian River, Florida, first appears in the United States federal census in 1930, when it recorded a population of 6,724. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 159,788.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 32 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020159,788
2010138,028
2000112,947
199090,208
198059,896
197035,992
196025,309
195011,872
19408,957
19306,724
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Indian River

National Register of Historic Places listings in Indian River, Florida.

Vero Beach Community Building, Old
Vero Beach
Vero Beach Diesel Power Plant
Vero Beach
Smith, Archie, Wholesale Fish Company
Sebastian
Spanish Fleet Survivors and Salvors Camp Site
Sebastian
Vero Beach Woman's Club
Vero Beach
Fell, Marian, Library
Fellsmere
McKee Jungle Gardens
Vero Beach
Old Palmetto Hotel
Vero Beach
Indian River County Courthouse
Vero Beach
Pueblo Arcade
Vero Beach
Osceola Park Historic Residential District
Vero Beach
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
Sebastian
Vero Theatre
Vero Beach
Driftwood Inn and Restaurant
Vero Beach
Maher Building
Vero Beach
Vero Railroad Station
Vero Beach
Sebastian Grammar and Junior High School
Sebastian
Hallstrom House
Vero Beach
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The Land
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Geology
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Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
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Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
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Frequently asked about Indian River

When does Indian River first appear in the US census?
Indian River, Florida first appears in the federal census in 1930, with a recorded population of 6,724.
What is the population of Indian River?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Indian River had a recorded population of 159,788.
How many historic places are in Indian River?
32 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Indian River, Florida.
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