Indian River Shores is a town in Indian River County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town has a population of 4,241. Located on Orchid Island, Indian River Shores is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Indian River Lagoon to the west. The town is one of the wealthiest places in Florida. As of 2023, it sits on the Forbes list of richest cities in the state and was ranked ninth in Florida locations by per capita income, as of 2010. Indian River Shores is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Area. The main roadway, Florida State Road A1A, cuts through the town. Indian River Shores's land consists mostly of private, gated country clubs.

Geography

Indian River Shores is located in eastern Indian River County at 27.7075°N, -80.38222°W (27.707366, –80.382233). It is bordered to the north by Wabasso Beach; to the south by Vero Beach; to the west, across the Indian River, by Winter Beach and Gifford; and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 18.8 km2, of which 13.3 km2 are land and 5.5 km2, or 29.44%, are water.

Demographics

2010 and 2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,241 people, 2,170 households, and 1,542 families residing in the town. As of the 2010 United States census, there were 3,901 people, 2,200 households, and 1,401 families residing in the town.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,448 people, 1,854 households, and 1,334 families residing in the town. The population density was 666.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,881 housing units at an average density of 556.8 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 98.72% White, 0.12% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.67% Asian, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population. In 2000, there were 1,854 households, out of which 4.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.1% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.86 and the average family size was 2.17. In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 4.9% under the age of 18, 1.0% from 18 to 24, 4.3% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 62.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 69 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males. In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $110,729, and the median income for a family was $141,952. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $40,179 for females. The per capita income for the town was $102,511. About 1.5% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.