West Vero Corridor, Florida facts for kids
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West Vero Corridor, Florida
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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 | 5.96 sq mi (15.43 km2) |
| • Land | 5.86 sq mi (15.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,039 |
| • Density | 1,714.02/sq mi (661.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32966
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| Area code(s) | 772 |
| FIPS code | 12-76937 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853305 |
West Vero Corridor is a census-designated place (CDP) in Indian River County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,039 at the 2020 census,. It is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Geography
West Vero Corridor is located southeast of the geographic center of Indian River County at 27°38′24″N 80°29′48″W / 27.64000°N 80.49667°W (27.640013, -80.496557), extending 4 miles (6 km) along both sides of Florida State Road 60 west of the city Vero Beach. It is bordered to the east by the Vero Beach South CDP and to the west by Interstate 95. The center of Vero Beach is 3 miles (5 km) east of the CDP via SR 60. I-95 leads north 33 miles (53 km) to Melbourne and south 16 miles (26 km) to Fort Pierce.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.9 square miles (12.8 km2), of which 4.9 square miles (12.6 km2) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2), or 1.71%, are water.
History
Prior to the arrival of European settlers, the land that is makes up the West Vero Corridor was home to several Native American tribes, including the Ais and Seminoles. As did most indigenous people, these tribes survived by relying upon resources provided by the nearby Indian River and the surrounding wilderness. In the 16th century, Spanish explorers arrived in Florida, establishing several settlements along the coast, and bringing European influence to the region.
However, it wasn’t until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that West Vero Corridor saw significant settlement. The area was primarily used for cattle grazing and agriculture, especially in citrus farming, which became a major industry in the area.
Between the 1980's and the turn of the 21st century, West Vero Corridor experienced a new boom in growth and development. The construction of major highways and infrastructure projects opened up the area to more residents and businesses, including the Indian River Mall and the Vero Beach Outlets.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 7,695 | — | |
| 2010 | 7,138 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 10,039 | 40.6% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 8,824 | 87.9% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 201 | 2.0% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 22 | 0.2% |
| Asian (NH) | 121 | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 3 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 253 | 2.5% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 615 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 652 | 6.5% |
| Total | 10,039 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,039 people in 5,638 households in the community. The population density was 1,714 inhabitants per square mile, and there were 6,685 housing units.
The population was spread out with 9.1% under the age of 20, 2.5% from 18 to 24, 10.8% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 53.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 67 years. Males made up 46.2% and females comprised 53.8% of the population.
The median income for a household was $51,998, and the per capita income was $36,383. About 8.5% of the population was below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: West Vero Corridor para niños
