The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for Indian River County is 128,594. Indian River County is Florida’s 6th richest county and one of the top 100 richest counties in the United States.  It was named for the Indian River Lagoon, which runs through the eastern portion of the county. Indian River County is home to the world famous Indian River Citrus, a locally harvested fruit that is sold world wide, the Environmental Learning Center, Indian River Citrus Museum, McKee Botanical Garden, Manatee Observation and Education Center, and the Navy SEAL Museum.

As of the census of 2000, there were 112,947 people, 49,137 households, and 32,725 families residing in the county. The population density was 224 people per square mile (87/km²). There were 57,902 housing units at an average density of 115 per square mile (44/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.43% White, 8.19% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.15% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. 6.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 49,137 households out of which 21.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.50% were married couples living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.40% were non-families. 28.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the county the population was spread out with 19.20% under the age of 18, 6.00% from 18 to 24, 22.30% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 29.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,635, and the median income for a family was $46,385. Males had a median income of $30,870 versus $23,379 for females. The per capita income for the county was $27,227. About 6.30% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.60% of those under age 18 and 5.70% of those age 65 or over.

Places

Incorporated

1. City of Fellsmere
2. Town of Indian River Shores
3. Town of Orchid
4. City of Sebastian
5. City of Vero Beach

Unincorporated

• Blue Cypress Village
• Cummings
• Florida Ridge
• Gifford
• Nevins
• North Beach
• Oslo
• Riomar
• Roseland
• Royal Poinciana Park
• South Beach
• Vero Beach South
• Vero Lake Estates
• Wabasso
• Wabasso Beach
• West Vero Corridor
• Winter Beach