Vero Beach South, Florida facts for kids
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Vero Beach South, Florida
(South Vero, FL)
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Location in Indian River County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Indian River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.41 sq mi (32.13 km2) |
| • Land | 11.79 sq mi (30.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 28,020 |
| • Density | 2,377.60/sq mi (918.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
32962, 32968
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| Area code(s) | 772 |
| FIPS code | 12-74200 |
Vero Beach South is a place in Indian River County, Florida, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 28,020 people lived here. Vero Beach South is part of a larger area called the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes nearby cities and towns.
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Where is Vero Beach South Located?
Vero Beach South is in the state of Florida. You can find it at these coordinates: 27°37′11″N 80°24′42″W / 27.619697°N 80.411622°W.
How Big is Vero Beach South?
This area covers about 12.41 square miles (32.13 km2). Most of this area is land, about 11.79 square miles (30.52 km2). A smaller part, about 0.62 square miles (1.61 km2), is water.
Who Lives in Vero Beach South?
The number of people living in Vero Beach South has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 20,362 | — | |
| 2010 | 23,092 | 13.4% | |
| 2020 | 28,020 | 21.3% | |
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What is the Population Like?
In 2000, there were 20,362 people living in Vero Beach South. There were 8,649 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most households, about 54.7%, were married couples. About 27% of households had children under 18.
The average age of people living here in 2000 was 43 years old. About 21.9% of the population was under 18. Another 21.9% was 65 years old or older.
What About Income?
In 2000, the average income for a household in Vero Beach South was about $39,569 per year. For families, the average income was around $46,664. The average income per person was about $21,604.
A small number of families, about 4.6%, and 7.6% of the total population, lived below the poverty line. This means they had very low incomes.
See also
In Spanish: Vero Beach South para niños
