Indian River Shores, FL Demographics

A map of Indian River Shores's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,984	4,008	90.8%	94.5%
Hispanic	182	112	4.1%	2.6%
Asian	119	34	2.7%	0.8%
Multiracial	54	65	1.2%	1.5%
Black	47	14	1.1%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.2%

Indian River Shores, Florida has an estimated population of 4,386, an increase from the 4,241 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.8% White, 4.1% Hispanic, 2.7% Asian, 1.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Indian River Shores, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Indian River Shores has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Indian River Shores, that probability was 10.6% in 2020 and 17.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Indian River Shores is ranked the 510th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Indian River Shores was ranked the 513th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Indian River Shores's White Population

3,984 residents of Indian River Shores, or 90.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Indian River Shores is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Indian River Shores ranks 19th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian River Shores's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Indian River Shores's population has decreased from 94.5% to 90.8%.

Indian River Shores is more White than neighboring Winter Beach (67.8% White), Gifford (13.5% White), Vero Beach (71.7% White), and Wabasso (44.2% White). Indian River Shores is less White than neighboring Wabasso Beach (96.3% White).

Indian River Shores's Black Population

47 residents of Indian River Shores, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Indian River Shores is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Indian River Shores ranks 888th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian River Shores's Black population has grown by an estimated 235.7%. Black residents' share of Indian River Shores's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.1%.

Indian River Shores is more Black than neighboring Wabasso Beach (0% Black). Indian River Shores is less Black than neighboring Winter Beach (5.4% Black), Gifford (73.3% Black), Vero Beach (9.2% Black), and Wabasso (30.3% Black).

Indian River Shores's Asian Population

119 residents of Indian River Shores, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Indian River Shores is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Indian River Shores ranks 638th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian River Shores's Asian population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Asian residents' share of Indian River Shores's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.7%.

Indian River Shores is more Asian than neighboring Winter Beach (0.5% Asian), Wabasso Beach (0% Asian), Gifford (0.7% Asian), Vero Beach (2% Asian), and Wabasso (0% Asian).

Indian River Shores's Hispanic Population

182 residents of Indian River Shores, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Indian River Shores is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Indian River Shores ranks 901st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian River Shores's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Indian River Shores's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.1%.

Indian River Shores is more Hispanic than neighboring Wabasso Beach (1% Hispanic). Indian River Shores is less Hispanic than neighboring Winter Beach (14% Hispanic), Gifford (12.1% Hispanic), Vero Beach (11.6% Hispanic), and Wabasso (15% Hispanic).

Indian River Shores's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Indian River Shores, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Indian River Shores is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Indian River Shores ranks 903rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian River Shores's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Indian River Shores's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Indian River Shores is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vero Beach (0.4% Native American/Other).

Indian River Shores's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Indian River Shores, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Indian River Shores is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Indian River Shores ranks 857th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian River Shores's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Indian River Shores's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Indian River Shores is more Multiracial than neighboring Gifford (0.4% Multiracial). Indian River Shores is less Multiracial than neighboring Winter Beach (12.3% Multiracial), Wabasso Beach (2.7% Multiracial), Vero Beach (5.1% Multiracial), and Wabasso (10.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.