Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population
163,856
1.78% 1-year growth
US Senator
N/ARick Scott
Republican Party
US Senator
N/AAshley Moody
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
55
0.365% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
11.4%
0.114% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$71,049
5.19% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$314,700
10.7% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
65,205
3.28% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL had a population of 164k people with a median age of 55 and a median household income of $71,049. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL grew from 160,986 to 163,856, a 1.78% increase and its median household income grew from $67,543 to $71,049, a 5.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.42%), White (Hispanic) (4.15%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.26%).

None of the households in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL are Treasure Coast Technical College (486150) (114 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL was $314,700, and the homeownership rate was 79.3%.

Most people in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL is home to a population of 164k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.87% of Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL residents were born outside of the country (16.2k people).

In 2023, there were 9.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (120k people) in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.5k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.3%
2023 Citizenship
96.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.3% of Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    120k ± 538
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    13.1k ± 1.09k
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    10.5k ± 1.22k
13.4%
Hispanic Population
22k people

In 2023, there were 9.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (120k people) in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.5k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13.4% of the people in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL are hispanic (22k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
  2. Haiti
    344,713 ± 14,299 people
  3. Colombia
    299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.87%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
16.2k people
10.2%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
16.5k people

As of 2023, 9.87% of Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL residents (16.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL was 10.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    5,630 ± 545
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,490 ± 382
  3. Korea
    1,389 ± 282

Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.78 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL employs 65.2k people. The largest industries in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,689 people), Retail Trade (8,280 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,967 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($73,676), Finance & Insurance ($68,571), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,466).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

65.2k
2023 Value
± 2,418
3.28%
1 Year growth
± 5.19%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL grew at a rate of 3.28%, from 63.1k employees to 65.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,341 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,019 people), and Management Occupations (7,303 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

65.2k
2023 Value
± 2,418
3.28%
1 Year growth
± 5.19%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL grew at a rate of 3.28%, from 63.1k employees to 65.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,689 people), Retail Trade (8,280 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,967 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL, though some of these residents may live in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$44,407
Median earning men ± $3,642
$35,943
Median earning women ± $1,366

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($83,477), Public Administration ($67,865), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,607).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($52,712), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,739), and Construction ($45,216).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Establishments by Size

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Civics

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Florida

N/ARick Scott
Senator from Florida1
Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
N/AAshley Moody
Senator from Florida2
Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL awarded 114 degrees. The student population of Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 35 male students and 55 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL are Black or African American (44 and 38.9%), followed by White (35 and 31%), Hispanic or Latino (29 and 25.7%), and Asian (2 and 1.77%).

The largest universities in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL by number of degrees awarded are Treasure Coast Technical College (486150) (114 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL are Welding Technology (30 and 26.3%), Phlebotamy Technician (25 and 21.9%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (20 and 17.5%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 90 students enrolled in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL, 38.9% men and 61.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 38 records, of which 50% were women and 50% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 30 degrees awarded
  2. 15 degrees awarded
  3. 3 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL was Welding Technology with 30 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
114 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Treasure Coast Technical College (486150) with 114 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 43 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL, which is 0.606 times less than the 71 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 44 degrees mean that there were 1.26 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 35 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL was $314,700 in 2023, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $284,400 to $314,700, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL is 79.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL is $71,049. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL was St. Johns County, FL with a value of $106,169, followed by Santa Rosa County, FL and Nassau County, FL, with respective values of $88,968 and $88,900.

Property

$314,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$8,549
$54,497
Median Property Taxes
±$1,849

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

79.3%
Homeownership
2023
66.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 79.3% of the housing units in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL was St. Johns County, FL with a value of $106,169, followed by Santa Rosa County, FL and Nassau County, FL, with respective values of $88,968 and $88,900.

The following map shows all of the counties in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$71,049
Median Household Income
± $2,035
68.7k
Number of Households
± 2,251

In 2023, the median household income of the 68.7k households in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL grew to $71,049 from the previous year's value of $67,543.

The following chart displays the households in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL is from Florida.
0.474
2022 Wage GINI in Florida
0.473
2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (74%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.8%)
  3. Carpooled (10.4%)

In 2023, 74% of workers in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.8%) and those who carpooled to work (10.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

23.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.42% of the workforce in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (18.6k out of 162k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

89.4% of the population of Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL has health coverage, with 31.1% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 25.4% on Medicare, 19% on non-group plans, and 1.94% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1376 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1372 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 514 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,376 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,376 patients per year. This represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1,372 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.5% under 18 years, 13.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 34.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.6%
Uninsured
31.1%
Employer Coverage
12%
Medicaid
25.4%
Medicare
19%
Non-Group
1.94%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL declined by 5.27% from 11.1% to 10.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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