Vero Beach
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Vero Beach is a city located in Indian River County, Florida, USA. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 17,209. It is the county seat of Indian River CountyGR6.
The New Piper Aircraft Inc. builds aircraft here. It is also the location of the Los Angeles Dodgers spring training camp and the minor league Vero Beach Dodgers baseball team. Major industries include citrus fruit packing and tourism.
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Geography
Vero Beach is located at 27°38'31" North, 80°23'28" West (27.641817, -80.391105)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.5 km² (12.9 mi²). 28.7 km² (11.1 mi²) of it is land and 4.8 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 14.31% water.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 17,705 people, 8,516 households, and 4,777 families residing in the city. The population density is 617.5/km² (1,598.9/mi²). There are 10,286 housing units at an average density of 358.8/km² (928.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 92.73% White, 3.42% African American, 0.20% Native American, 1.24% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.40% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 5.79% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 8,516 households out of which 17.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% are married couples living together, 8.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.9% are non-families. 36.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.02 and the average family size is 2.59.
In the city the population is spread out with 16.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 29.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 48 years. For every 100 females there are 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $38,427, and the median income for a family is $50,260. Males have a median income of $31,217 versus $24,022 for females. The per capita income for the city is $30,940. 9.1% of the population and 6.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.6% of those under the age of 18 and 4.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Points of interest
Vero Beach is known for its outstanding beaches. Situated north of South Florida's "Gold Coast" and just south of Sebastian Inlet, the Surf Capital of the East Coast, Vero's beaches combine excellent sand quality with significant surf and tidal action, appealing to beach strollers, surfers, and boogie-boarders alike. Vero's main public beach is known as South Beach, accessible at the Eastern End of Causeway Boulevard. Vero also features Humiston Park and Jaycee Beach as its other primary public beaches.
The Driftwood Inn, located in Vero's central beach business district, is a historic hotel constructed in the early 20th Century by the late local eccentric and explorer Waldo Sexton. Originally built entirely from pieces of driftwood and other antiques, it is a popular tourist destination. Actor Stephen Root graduated from Vero Beach High School.
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