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Westville, Florida

Westville is a town in Holmes County, Florida, United States. Westville is part of the Florida Panhandle in North Florida. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 261, down from 289 at the 2010 census. From 2010 to 2020, Westville's population growth percentage was -9.7%.

Geography
Westville is located in southern Holmes County at 30.76778°N, -85.85222°W (30.767681, –85.852302), on the west side of the Choctawhatchee River. To the east across the river is the town of Caryville in Washington County.

U.S. Route 90 passes through Westville, leading east through Caryville 11 mi to Bonifay, the Holmes County seat, and west 18 mi to DeFuniak Springs. Interstate 10 passes through the southern part of the town limits, but the closest access is from Exit 104 in Caryville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Westville has a total area of 19.4 km2, of which 18.7 km2 are land and 0.7 km2, or 3.53%, are water.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Westville has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 261 people, 137 households, and 97 families residing in the town.

For the period 2011-2015, the estimated median annual income for a household in the town was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $38,750.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 289 people, 103 households, and 91 families residing in the town.

Of the 110 households in 2010, 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were headed by married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63, and the average family size was 3.04. There were 137 housing units, of which 80.3% were occupied.

In 2010, 26.0% of the town's population were under the age of 18, 8.6% were from age 18 to 24, 25.9% were from 25 to 44, 23.5% were from 45 to 64, and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 221 people, 94 households, and 64 families residing in the town. The population density was 30.4 people per square mile (11.7/km2). There were 107 housing units at an average density of 14.7/sq mi (5.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.64% White, 0.45% Asian, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.26% of the population.

In 2000, there were 94 households out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.91.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 82.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $27,000, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,415. About 9.2% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 22.2% of those sixty five or over.

Notable people

 * Laura Ingalls Wilder, American author
 * Peter Ingalls, Laura's cousin; Peter married and stayed in the region
 * Almanzo Wilder, husband of Laura Ingalls Wilder
 * Rose Wilder Lane, daughter of Laura

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Fellsmere, Florida

Fellsmere is a city in Indian River County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,834 at the 2020 census.

It is home of the Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival and was home to the now closed National Elephant Center. Fellsmere is the first place in Florida where women were allowed to vote. In a municipal election on June 19, 1915, resident Zena M. Dreier became the first woman to legally cast a ballot in the American South, five years before the 19th Amendment established women's suffrage nationally.

History

In 1915, Fellsmere became the first municipality in Florida (or anywhere south of the Mason–Dixon line) to grant women the right to vote. It also, at the same time, held the first election in which corporations could vote. Mrs. Zena M. Dreier was the first woman to cast a vote in the city, and E. Nelson Fell cast a vote on behalf of his company Fellsmere Farms. The city had unanimously adopted a charter in February 1915, which granted these rights, and the city charter was ratified by the state legislature without any notice being paid to this provision. This, despite the fact that several statewide suffrage measures had failed in the legislature that year. Women's suffrage was not granted nationally in the United States until five years later, in August 1920, with the passage of the 19th Amendment.

Geography
The exact coordinates for the City of Fellsmere is located in central Indian River county at 27.76677°N, -80.59864°W.

 * To the north: Palm Bay
 * To the west: Blue Cypress Lake
 * To the east: Sebastian

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 149.4 sqkm, of which 148.9 sqkm are land and 0.5 sqkm, or 0.45%, are water.

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,834 people, 1,244 households, and 970 families residing in the city.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 5,197 people, 1,323 households, and 1,137 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,813 people, 865 households, and 718 families residing in the city. The population density was 277.8 /km2. There were 918 housing units at an average density of 66.9 /km2. The racial makeup of the city was 60.11% White, 6.69% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 30.68% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 70.0% of the population.

In 2000, there were 865 households, out of which 52.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.9% were non-families. 12.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.94 and the average family size was 4.18.

In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 15.4% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 13.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 139.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 149.8 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $30,395, and the median income for a family was $31,318. Males had a median income of $19,195 versus $15,521 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,258. About 21.7% of families and 24.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

Local economy
The large Hispanic population of Fellsmere owes to the surrounding agriculture industry, namely citrus groves and other crop types. In the city, many locally owned niche businesses thrive, including restaurants, ethnic food, architectural salvage, gifts, guitar, and motorized vehicle repair establishments.

Public transportation
Fellsmere is served by the #10 bus route of GoBus Lines, providing service to the North County Transit Hub.

The first railroad to reach Fellsmere was the narrow-gauge Sebastian-Cincinnatus Railroad, built by the sons of printing magnate Anthony Octavius Russell. It was replaced by the standard-gauge Fellsmere Railroad in 1910. The line was later extended west to the now-gone town of Broadmoor before being bought by the Trans-Florida Central Railroad in 1924. The line was abandoned in 1952.

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Florida Ridge, Florida

Florida Ridge is a census-designated place (CDP) in Indian River County, Florida, United States. The population was 18,164 at the 2010 census.

Florida Ridge is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Florida Ridge is located at 27.57444°N, -80.39167°W (27.574529, -80.391685).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.6 sqmi, of which 10.8 sqmi is land and 1.8 sqmi (14.15%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 15,217 people, 6,412 households, and 4,437 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,409.3 PD/sqmi. There were 7,330 housing units at an average density of 678.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.54% White, 11.10% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.07% of the population.

There were 6,412 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,608, and the median income for a family was $43,395. Males had a median income of $29,104 versus $21,753 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,671. About 6.4% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Gifford, Florida

Gifford is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Indian River County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 5,511 at the 2020 census. Gifford has a rich African American history and is noted as the hometown of several African-American landscape artists who were members of The Highwaymen. Gifford is one of the poorest communities in Florida.

History
The settlement of Gifford was organized in the mid-1880s, according to the Indian River County Historical Society. The area was named as the Woodley precinct in the 1900 census, and as a settlement village for black families, the community grew. By 1893, the early settlers of Gifford had been joined by black laborers who had come to work on Henry Flagler's new railroad project, the Florida East Coast Railway. The residents named the small agricultural community Brownsville after farmer William Brown who settled there in 1880s, but another town in North Florida carried the same name. Instead, the community was named after Charlie Gifford, the railroad's stationmaster and Henry T. Gifford's son.

The town's first school was built in 1898, but only served white children. In 1901 William Edward Geoffrey, a black man from Darlington, South Carolina who had come to work on the railroad, set up school for black children. The school served as the heart of the community and remained Gifford High School until integration, and the last graduating class was in 1969, before transitioning into the middle school.

In 2018, the Historic Macedonia Church was converted into the Gifford Historical Museum by the Gifford Community Cultural & Resource Center (GCCRC).

One of the highlights of Gifford is the Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex located at the northern end of 43rd Avenue. The complex was renamed in 2017 to honor Mr. Hart for his work and outreach in the community.

Geography
Gifford is in eastern Indian River County, on the west side of the Indian River, a tidal channel. It is bordered to the south by Vero Beach, the county seat; to the north by Winter Beach; and to the east, across the Indian River, by Indian River Shores. U.S. Route 1 passes through the center of Gifford, leading north 10 mi to Sebastian and south through Vero Beach 17 mi to Fort Pierce. Interstate 95 at Exit 147 is 9 mi west of Gifford.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Gifford CDP has a total area of 18.94 km2, of which 17.65 km2 are land and 1.29 km2, or 6.79%, are water.

2000 Census
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,599 people, 3,036 households, and 1,897 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,078.1 PD/sqmi. There were 3,595 housing units at an average density of 510.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 38.70% White, 57.43% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 1.96% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.67% of the population.

There were 3,036 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.8% were married couples living together, 20.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $29,438, and the median income for a family was $35,354. Males had a median income of $25,716 versus $18,821 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,910. About 19.6% of families and 23.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.3% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Jade Cargill, professional wrestler
 * Muni Long, singer/songwriter
 * Harold Newton, landscape artist
 * YNW BSlime, rapper
 * YNW Melly, rapper

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Windsor, Indian River County, Florida

Windsor, formerly known as North Beach, is a gated community and census-designated place (CDP) on North Hutchinson Island in Indian River County, Florida, United States. The population was 256 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Windsor is located in northeastern Indian River County at 27.78833°N, -80.41417°W. It is bordered to the south by the town of Orchid, to the north by Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, to the west by the Indian River Lagoon, and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. Florida State Road A1A runs along the eastern side of the community, leading north 22 mi to Melbourne Beach and south 10 mi to Vero Beach.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.3 km2, all of it recorded as land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, when the CDP was known as "North Beach", there were 243 people, 93 households, and 86 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 78.7 PD/sqmi. There were 199 housing units at an average density of 64.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.35% White, 0.41% African American, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.06% of the population.

There were 93 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 84.9% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 6.5% were non-families. 6.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.66.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 1.2% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 38.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $70,417, and the median income for a family was $70,417. Males had a median income of $43,750 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $79,269. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

Places of interest

 * McLarty Treasure Museum
 * Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
 * Sebastian Inlet State Park

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Orchid, Florida

Orchid is a town in Indian River County, Florida, United States. The Town of Orchid is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 516 at the 2020 US Census, up from 415 in the 2010 US Census.

Most of the town is actually a gated community called Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club. East of SR A1A, there is a beach front condominium complex. The rest of Orchid is uninhabited islands. Some of the islands are Plug Island, Preachers Island, and Horseshoe Island. North of Horseshoe Island is Pelican Island, the first National Wildlife Refuge in the United States. Running along the town limits (mostly) is the historic, unpaved Jungle Trail.

Geography
The exact coordinates for the Town of Orchid is located at 27.77615°N, -80.41324°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 sqmi, of which 1.2 sqmi is land and 0.6 sqmi (33.15%) is water.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Orchid has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 516 people, 230 households, and 188 families residing in the town.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 415 people, 194 households, and 181 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 140 people, 69 households, and 64 families residing in the town. The population density was 113.8 PD/sqmi. There were 139 housing units at an average density of 113.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

In 2000, there were 69 households, out of which 7.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 92.8% were married couples living together, and 7.2% were non-families. 7.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.11.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 4.3% under the age of 18, 0.7% from 18 to 24, 4.3% from 25 to 44, 58.6% from 45 to 64, and 32.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 61 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was in excess of $200,000, as is the median income for a family. Males had a median income of over $100,000 versus $36,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $135,870. None of the population is below the poverty line.

Notable attractions
Disney's Vero Beach Resort, a part of the Disney Vacation resorts, is located in the area.

The Environmental Learning Center is located in the Orchid/Wabasso area

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Roseland, Florida

Roseland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Indian River County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,472 at the 2010 census, down from 1,775 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Roseland is located in northern Indian River County at 27.83472°N, -80.48917°W (27.834594, -80.489264). It is bordered to the north by the St. Sebastian River, which forms the Brevard County line. The city of Sebastian is to the south, and unincorporated Micco is to the north, in Brevard County. To the east is the Indian River and Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge.

U.S. Route 1 passes through the east side of Roseland, leading north 19 mi to Melbourne and south 15 mi to Vero Beach.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Roseland CDP has a total area of 8.0 km2, of which 4.9 km2 are land and 3.1 km2, or 38.38%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,775 people, 842 households, and 506 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 893.3 PD/sqmi. There were 987 housing units at an average density of 496.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.68% White, 0.23% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.35% Asian, 0.56% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24% of the population.

There were 842 households, out of which 15.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-traditional families or individuals. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.58.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 13.2% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 19.0% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 35.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $28,188, and the median income for a family was $34,853. Males had a median income of $30,326 versus $27,188 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,084. About 9.1% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.2% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Arlo Guthrie, the folk singer of Alice's Restaurant, owns a home here. After the hurricanes, Frances and Jeanne in 2004, the house was damaged. Guthrie contended with the county over repair work done to the home.

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Sebastian, Florida

Sebastian is a city in Indian River County, Florida, United States at the confluence of the St. Sebastian River and the Indian River. It is two miles away from the Atlantic Ocean. It is the largest city in Indian River County and the biggest population center between Palm Bay and Fort Pierce. The city's economy is heavily reliant on tourism. It has numerous resorts in the local area, such as Disney's Vero Beach Resort. It is very close to many natural and scenic areas like the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, Sebastian Inlet State Park, and St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park.

In 2020, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 25,054.

Sebastian is a principal city of the Sebastian−Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Indian River County.

History

In 1715, several Spanish ships loaded with treasure (known as the 1715 Treasure Fleet) encountered a storm off the shores of the Treasure Coast and were lost. It is estimated that only a portion of the sunken treasure has been found. The value placed on the treasure lost from the 1715 fleet has been estimated at more than US$500 million.

The town of Sebastian was a fishing village as early as the 1870s. In the early 1880s David Peter Gibson and Thomas New settled in the area. New filed to start a post office under the name New Haven. However, New got into legal trouble for misuse of his position as postmaster and was removed. Officially, Sebastian was founded in 1882 and named St. Sebastian, after Saint Sebastian. Later, “St.” was removed from the name of the town, but not from the river. Sebastian was incorporated as a city in 1923.

Nearby Pelican Island was declared the first National Wildlife Refuge in the United States in 1903.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total land area of 13.66 sqmi.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 25,054 people, 10,684 households, and 6,691 families residing in the city.

In 2020, 14.4% of the population were people under the age of 18, and 35.5% were people over the age of 65. The average household size was 2.39. 51.6% of the population were female and 48.4% male.

In 2020, the median household income for the city was $54,986 in 2020, and the per capita income was $32,400. About 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 21,929 people, 9,114 households, and 6,319 families residing in the city.

Government
The Government of the City of Sebastian follows a council-manager government model with a five-member city council as the elected governing body and a city manager as the chief operating officer. Members of the city council serve two-year terms with staggered elections.

Fire Rescue
Indian River County Fire-Rescue provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens of Sebastian. There are two fire stations assigned to the city:

 * Station 8: Engine 8, Rescue 8, Battalion 1.
 * Station 9: Quint 9, Rescue 9.

Police Department
The Sebastian Police Department provides police protection for the city. It operates from the municipal complex, and is staffed by approximately 43 sworn officers.

Education
The School District of Indian River County operates public schools.

There are three elementary schools (Sebastian Elementary, Pelican Island Elementary and Treasure Coast Elementary, ) two middle schools (Sebastian River Middle School and Sebastian Charter Junior High) and one high school (Sebastian River High School) in the city.

Located to the west of the city center on County Road 512, the North County Public Library is part of the Indian River County Library System.

Transportation
The GoLine Bus system operates buses out of the North County Transit Hub at 90th Avenue & Sebastian Blvd to various parts of Indian River County.

Notable people

 * Bryan Augenstein, pitcher in Major League Baseball in 2009 and 2011; born in Sebastian
 * Jim Gary, American sculptor, was born in Sebastian
 * Arlo Guthrie, American folk singer-songwriter
 * Paul Kroegel, American conservationist

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South Beach, Florida

South Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) on North Hutchinson Island in Indian River County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,501 at the 2010 census. It is ranked tenth in Florida locations by per capita income as of 2010.

South Beach is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
South Beach is located in southeastern Indian River County at 27.59588°N, -80.33815°W, on Orchid Island. It is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the south by the border between Indian River and St Lucie counties, on the west by the Indian River Lagoon, and on the north by the Vero Beach city limits.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 17.7 sqkm, of which 7.0 sqkm are land and 10.7 sqkm, or 60.31%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,457 people, 1,610 households, and 1,220 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,279.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,066 housing units at an average density of 764.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.15% White, 0.58% African American, 0.09% Native American, 1.01% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.36% of the population.

There were 1,610 households, out of which 15.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.45.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 13.7% under the age of 18, 1.4% from 18 to 24, 11.3% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 43.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 61 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $108,702, and the median income for a family was $126,755. Males had a median income of $89,395 versus $26,607 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $90,938. About 1.4% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Vero Beach, Florida

Vero Beach is a city in and the county seat of Indian River County, Florida, United States. According to the 2020 census, the city had a population of 16,354. Nicknamed “The Gateway to the Tropics”, the city is situated along the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean on Florida's Treasure Coast. Located at the northern end of the South Florida region, Vero Beach is 85 mi southeast of Orlando and 65 mi north of West Palm Beach.

Vero Beach was named the 7th Best Small Beach Town in Florida by Southern Living Magazine in 2023. The main roadways in the city are U.S. Route 1, Florida State Road A1A, and Florida State Road 60 (20th Street), which has its eastern terminus at Sexton Plaza in the city.

Pre-Columbian
Parts of a human skeleton were found north of Vero in association with the remains of Pleistocene animals in 1915. The find was controversial, and the view that the human remains dated from much later than the Pleistocene prevailed for many years. In 2006, an image of a mastodon or mammoth carved on a bone was found in vicinity of the Vero man discovery. A scientific forensic examination of the bone found the carving had probably been done in the Pleistocene. Archaeologists from Mercyhurst University, in conjunction with the Old Vero Ice Age Sites Committee (OVIASC), conducted excavations at the Old Vero Man site in Vero Beach in 2014–2015. Starting in 2016, archaeologists from Florida Atlantic University joined the Old Vero Man site excavations.

Post-Columbian
In 1715, a Spanish treasure fleet wrecked off the coast of Vero. Eleven out of twelve Spanish ships carrying tonnes of silver foundered in a hurricane. The remains of the silver attracted pirates. A group of 300 unemployed English privateers led by Henry Jennings stole about £87,500 in gold and silver in their first acts of piracy. The coins still wash to the shore to this day.

In 1872, Captain Allen W. Estes officially established the first land patent between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon, after settling in the area in 1870.

In 1893, Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway began operation through the area.

The town of Vero was chartered on June 10, 1919, with a population of 71 residents.

Vero was officially renamed "Vero Beach" and was switched from being part of St. Lucie County to becoming the county seat of Indian River County upon its formation on May 19, 1925. There are many theories on possible origin of the city name, but there's no consensus. Early residential construction in the area often utilized Florida cracker architecture style.

During the war year of 1942, the U.S. Navy selected 1500 acre surrounding the Vero Beach Municipal Airport as the site of Fort Pierce Naval Amphibious Training Base, a Naval Air Station. Due to the bombing practices conducted during the WWII, there are many buried explosives and the Army Corps officials have conducted ongoing search & clearing exercises for the potentially dangerous items since 2014.

In 1951, Barber Bridge was built from mainland to barrier islands. It was later demolished and replaced in 1995 with the Merrill P. Barber Bridge. It is named after Merrill P. Barber who was the mayor of Vero beach in 1947.

In 1957, Piper Aircraft began research and development in Vero Beach. In 1961 Piper Aircraft moved administrative and manufacturing operations to Vero after completing building additions.

In 1965, the A1A bridge over the Sebastian Inlet connected the two barrier islands. In 1979, the 17th Street Bridge was completed, allowing a second point of access from Vero Beach mainland to the barrier islands.

Geography
Like much of Florida, Vero Beach is mostly flat, stretching from the beach and running inland. The average elevation of the city is 23 feet above sea level.

The exact coordinates for the city of Vero Beach are 27.65°N, -80.38333°W

Climate
Under the Köppen climate classification, Vero Beach has a humid subtropical climate, bordering very closely on a tropical monsoon climate, with hot and humid summers and warm, drier winters. Nevertheless, The city experiences a significant amount of rainfall, even during the month with historically low precipitation levels.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 16,354 people, 7,775 households, and 3,587 families residing in the city.

In 2020, 14.4% of the population was under the age of 18, and 28.9% of the population was 65 years of age or older. Females made up 53.0% of the population in 2020, and the average household size was 2.12.

In 2020, the median income for a household in the city was $54,311, and the per capita income for the city was $52,524. Out of the total population, 12.8% were living below the poverty line.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 15,220 people, 7,201 households, and 3,982 families residing in the city.

In 2010, there were 7,505 households, out of which 16.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.4% were non-families. 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older, with 4.8% being 85 years and older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.65.

In 2010, in the city the population was spread out, with 14.1% under the age of 16, 84.1% over 18, 4.3% from 15 to 19, 4.9% from 20 to 24, 5.5% from 20 to 25 and 29.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.9 years.

In 2010, for every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. The population consists of 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

Industry
Vero Beach is home to general aviation manufacturer Piper Aircraft, which is the largest private employer in Indian River County. As of July 2015, Piper employed approximately 750 people. Aside from Piper, the bulk of commercial activity in Vero Beach centers around tourism, the citrus industry and service activities.

Retail
There are two shopping malls: the Indian River Mall, and the Vero Beach Outlets just west of I-95 on State Road 60. There are small specialty shops along Ocean Drive on the barrier island. There are also a set of shops directly inland in what is called "Miracle Mile." The Historic Downtown is a newly revitalized area of shopping, dining, antique stores, and art galleries.

Beaches
The beaches in Vero Beach are part of Florida's Treasure Coast. Vero's three main public beaches are South Beach, accessible at the eastern end of Florida State Road 656 at the eastern end of 17th Street; Humiston Park, in Vero's Central Beach Business District on Ocean Drive and Jaycee Park which is adjacent to Conn Beach. There are 26 mi of oceanfront shore in Indian River County. Vero Beach also has other free public access trails and walkways with beach access, such as Riomar Beach, Sea Cove, Sea Grape Trail, Sexton Plaza, and Turtle Trail.

Water recreation in the Indian River Lagoon
The Indian River Lagoon, passing through Vero Beach, forms a significant portion of the Intracoastal Waterway, and is a hub for boating, fishing, water skiing, diving, kayaking and other small-craft waterborne activities.

Resorts
Disney's Vero Beach Resort is officially located in Wabasso Beach, a small town north of Vero Beach. , the city hosts 14 private golf clubs.

Historic Dodgertown
Vero Beach is home to Historic Dodgertown, which initially started operations during World War II as a U.S. Naval Air Station, and later served as the spring training facility of the Brooklyn Dodgers and successor Los Angeles Dodgers baseball teams, until 2008. After the team's departure for a new Spring home in Arizona in 2008, it has served as a year-round multi-purpose facility for athletes of all ages. As of January 2, 2019, MLB has assumed control of the historic facilities with plans to expand the complex and rename it The Jackie Robinson Training Complex. This is to honor both the late Jackie Robinson and the site's history as the first racially integrated spring training center in the American South.

National Register of Historic Places

 * Driftwood Inn
 * Hallstrom House
 * Old Indian River County Courthouse
 * Judge Henry F. Gregory House
 * Maher Building
 * McKee Jungle Gardens
 * Old Palmetto Hotel
 * Pueblo Arcade
 * Royal Park Arcade
 * Theodore Hausmann Estate
 * Old Vero Beach Community Building
 * Vero Beach Diesel Power Plant
 * Vero Beach Woman's Club
 * Vero Railroad Station
 * Vero Theatre

Air
Vero Beach Regional Airport is a public airport one mile northwest of Vero Beach, offering commercial jet service by Breeze Airways since February 2023.

Bus
Vero Beach is served by GoLine Bus routes.

Rail
The Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) mainline bisects Vero Beach, with an active team track in town serving two off-line lumber/building products customers, who receive boxcars, flatcars and gondolas. The Vero Railroad Station served the transportation needs of the community and its surrounding agricultural area for almost 65 years from 1903 to 1968. It now serves as a county historical exhibit center.

Government
The city government of Vero Beach follows a Council-manager model form of government with a five-member city council as the elected governing body, from which a mayor is selected by fellow members, responsible for legislative functions such as establishing policy, passing local ordinances, voting appropriations, and developing an overall vision alongside a city manager hired by city council to oversee the administrative operations, implement its policies, and advise it. Members of the city council serve two-year terms with staggered elections.

Fire Rescue
Indian River County Fire Rescue provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens of Vero Beach. There are three fire stations assigned to the city:
 * Station 1 – Engine 1, Rescue 1, Ladder 1.
 * Station 2 – Engine 2, Rescue 2, Dive Rescue 2.
 * Station 3 – Engine 3, Rescue 3, ARFF 3.

Police Department
The Vero Beach Police Department provides police protection for the city. Its headquarters is located at 1055 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL, and it is staffed with approximately 61 sworn officers.

Public schools
The Indian River County School District operates the following public schools serving Vero Beach:

 * Vero Beach High School
 * Gifford Middle School
 * Oslo Middle School
 * Storm Grove Middle School
 * Beachland Elementary School
 * Citrus Elementary School
 * Dodgertown Elementary School
 * Glendale Elementary School
 * Indian River Academy (elementary)
 * Liberty Magnet School (elementary)
 * Osceola Magnet School (elementary)
 * Rosewood Magnet School (elementary)
 * Vero Beach Elementary School
 * Alternative Center for Education

Charter schools

 * Indian River Charter High School
 * Imagine South Vero
 * North County Charter Elementary
 * St. Peter's Academy

Private schools

 * Saint Edward's School. Independent College Preparatory in Episcopal School Tradition; grades pre-K–12
 * St. Helen Catholic School
 * Anderson Academy; grades 8–12
 * Masters Academy; grades pre-K–12
 * Tabernacle Christian School; grades K–8
 * SunCoast School; grades pre-K–8

Colleges

 * Indian River State College – Mueller Campus
 * Treasure Coast Technical College

Notable people

 * Fred Barnes, journalist, editor of The Weekly Standard and Fox News contributor
 * Lake Bell, actress, attended school in Vero Beach and her film I Do... Until I Don't is set there
 * Jade Cargill, professional wrestler signed to WWE and fitness model
 * Alex Cobb, pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, attended Vero Beach High School
 * Gloria Estefan, singer, has a house and owns a hotel in Vero Beach
 * Tom Fadden, actor
 * Prince Fielder, professional MLB baseball player
 * Mardy Fish, former professional tennis player and Olympic Silver medalist
 * Calvin Souther Fuller, inventor of the solar cell, died 1994
 * Horace Gifford, architect
 * David Alan Gore, serial killer
 * Carl Hiaasen, journalist, novelist, and author
 * Sandy Koufax, former MLB professional baseball player, member of the Baseball Hall of Fame
 * Ivan Lendl, former professional tennis player, member of the Tennis Hall of Fame
 * Richard Littlejohn, columnist for the Daily Mail, lives in Vero Beach
 * JT, hip hop artist and member of City Girls
 * Debbie Mayfield, Florida state senator
 * F. James McDonald, former president and chief operating officer of General Motors
 * Alison Mosshart, lead singer of The Kills and The Dead Weather
 * Jake Owen, country music singer-songwriter, graduate of Vero Beach High School, 1999
 * Peter George Peterson, co-founder, Blackstone Group
 * Albert Reed, model, 2007 Dancing with the Stars competitor, actor, graduate of Vero Beach High School, 2003
 * Priscilla Renea, singer-songwriter signed to Capitol Records, debut album entitled "Jukebox" released in 2009
 * Norman Sas, inventor of Electric Football
 * Waldo E. Sexton, early settler and pioneer
 * Parvati Shallow, winner of Survivor: Micronesia, runner-up in Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains
 * Eric Smith, former professional football player for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League
 * Bryan Stork, former professional football player for the Washington Redskins of the NFL
 * Roscoe Tanner, former professional tennis player
 * Rick Wiles, Christian broadcaster and antisemitic conspiracy theorist

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Vero Beach South, Florida

Vero Beach South is a census-designated place (CDP) in Indian River County, Florida, United States. The population was 23,092 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Vero Beach South is located at 27.6197°N, -80.41162°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, this unincorporated area in Indian River County has a total area of 10.9 square miles (28.2 km$2$), of which 10.3 square miles (26.8 km$2$) is land and 0.6 square mile (1.5 km$2$) (5.23%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 20,362 people, 8,649 households, and 5,881 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,969.8 PD/sqmi. There were 9,505 housing units at an average density of 919.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.18% White, 2.29% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.79% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.37% of the population.

There were 8,649 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,569, and the median income for a family was $46,664. Males had a median income of $32,079 versus $24,506 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,604. About 4.6% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Wabasso, Florida

Wabasso is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Indian River County, Florida, United States. The population was 609 at the 2010 census, down from 918 at the 2000 census. It is located at the intersection of U.S. 1 and SR 510.

Wabasso is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office called Wabasso has been in operation since 1898. The name Wabasso is derived from Ossabaw, Georgia – with the spelling reversed.

Geography
Wabasso is located in northeastern Indian River County at 27.74667°N, -80.435°W (27.746775, -80.435115). It is bordered to the north by Sebastian and to the south by Winter Beach. To the east, across the tidal Indian River, is Wabasso Beach. U.S. Route 1 leads south from Wabasso 8 mi to Vero Beach, the county seat, and north 26 mi to Melbourne.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Wabasso CDP has a total area of 6.3 km2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 918 people, 403 households, and 214 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 378.8 PD/sqmi. There were 526 housing units at an average density of 217.1 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 2.90% White, 95.56% African American, 0.65% Native American, 1.42% Asian, 7.41% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.75% of the population.

There were 403 households, out of which 20.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.7% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.8 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $25,815. Males had a median income of $21,188 versus $25,417 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,557. About 17.2% of families and 25.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 51.5% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Poet, critic and essayist Laura Riding and her husband Schuyler B. Jackson lived in Wabasso from approximately 1941 until his death in 1968, and she remained a resident until her death on September 2, 1991.

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Wabasso Beach, Florida

Wabasso Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) in Indian River County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,853 at the 2010 census, an increase of 72.4% since 2000. It is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Wabasso Beach is located at 27.76°N, -80.40111°W (27.759930, -80.401189).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 sqmi, of which 1.2 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (1.68%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,075 people, 554 households, and 383 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 912.3 PD/sqmi. There were 865 housing units at an average density of 734.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.79% White, 0.09% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.

There were 554 households, out of which 9.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.28.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 8.5% under the age of 18, 2.0% from 18 to 24, 10.5% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 46.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 64 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $67,072, and the median income for a family was $74,808. Males had a median income of $75,771 versus $39,464 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $48,690. About 2.0% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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West Vero Corridor, Florida

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.

Geography
West Vero Corridor is located southeast of the geographic center of Indian River County at 27.64°N, -80.49667°W (27.640013, -80.496557), extending 4 mi 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 mi east of the CDP via SR 60. I-95 leads north 33 mi to Melbourne and south 16 mi to Fort Pierce.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.8 km2, of which 12.6 sqkm are land and 0.2 sqkm, 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.

2020 census
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.

Government
The West Vero Corridor community is a census designated place, governed by Board of County Commissioners. Indian River County is divided into five county commission districts. The West Vero Corridor is represented jointly by Districts 1 and 3. All governmental functions are carried out by the county departments.

Police protection is provided by the Indian River County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office provides coverage for all unincorporated areas of the county from their headquarters in Vero Beach.

Fire and EMS services are provided by Stations 7 and 14 of the Indian River County Fire Rescue.

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Winter Beach, Florida

Winter Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) in Indian River County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,067 at the 2010 census, up from 965 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Winter Beach is located in eastern Indian River County at 27.71667°N, -80.41667°W (27.714,-80.424). It is bordered to the north by Wabasso and to the south by Gifford. To the east, across the Indian River, is the town of Indian River Shores on Orchid Island.

U.S. Route 1 passes through the center of Winter Beach, leading north 7 mi to Sebastian and south 6 mi to Vero Beach, the county seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Winter Beach CDP has a total area of 17.9 km2, of which 0.04 sqkm, or 0.22%, are water.

History
Winter Beach was originally established as the town of Woodley in the late 1890s. In 1902, the community's name was changed to Quay, in honor of Senator Matthew S. Quay of Pennsylvania. Senator Quay had introduced a Senate bill to widen and deepen the Intracoastal Waterway, which the community thought would be of benefit. Senator Quay was a winter resident of St. Lucie Village, just north of Fort Pierce, where his old home still stands. In 1922 the name of the community was changed for promotional purposes to Winter Beach, "Where the Sunshine Spends the Winter". In 1925, Indian River County was established, and Winter Beach almost became the county seat, however the then-town of Vero (now Vero Beach) became an incorporated city and was selected as the county seat. Portions of Winter Beach were still enumerated as Quay in the 1940 census.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 965 people, 373 households, and 298 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 140.1 PD/sqmi. There were 405 housing units at an average density of 58.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.20% White, 1.45% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.62% Asian, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.87% of the population.

There were 373 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 19.2% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $85,091, and the median income for a family was $87,400. Males had a median income of $26,591 versus $29,286 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $35,169. About 2.0% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Winter Beach has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

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Alford, Florida

Alford is a town in Jackson County, Florida, United States. The Town of Alford is located on the Florida Panhandle near Marianna, in North Florida. The population was 484 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The exact coordinates for the Town of Alford is located at 30.69472°N, -85.39306°W (30.694794, –85.393119).

The town is located along U.S. Route 231 approximately 4 mi south of its intersection with Interstate 10. Via US 231, Cottondale is 7 mi north, and Panama City is 44 mi south-southwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 sqmi, of which 1.3 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (1.53%) is water.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Alford has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 484 people, 280 households, and 144 families residing in the town.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 489	 people, 169 households, and 117 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 466 people, 196 households, and 133 families residing in the town. The population density was 140.6/km2 (362.9/mi2). There were 235 housing units at an average density of 70.9/km2 (183.0/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.35% White, 1.50% African American, 0.86% Native American, 0.21% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.36% of the population.

In 2000, there were 196 households out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 82.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $19,250, and the median income for a family was $24,375. Males had a median income of $28,333 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,689. About 27.9% of families and 36.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 52.4% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Bascom, Florida

Bascom is a town in Jackson County, Florida, United States. The town is located on the Florida Panhandle in North Florida, and is 5 mi south of the Alabama border. The population was 121 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The exact coordinates for the Town of Bascom is located in northeastern Jackson County at 30.92889°N, -85.11694°W (30.928769, –85.117067).

It is 4 mi southeast of Malone, 5 mi northeast of Greenwood, and 14 mi northeast of Marianna, the Jackson County seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Bascom has a total area of 0.62 km2, all land.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Bascom has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 87 people, 47 households, and 36 families residing in the town.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 121 people, 70 households, and 52 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 106 people, 41 households, and 33 families residing in the town. The population density was 448.3 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 207.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

In 2000, there were 41 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.97.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $27,000, and the median income for a family was $30,208. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,305. There were 6.5% of families and 6.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 8.1% of under eighteens and 11.8% of those over 64.

Notable people

 * Henry Bidleman Bascom, famous circuit-riding preacher who became a Congressional chaplain and served as president of Madison College and of Transylvania University before being ordained a Methodist bishop
 * Faye Dunaway (b. 1/14/1941), actress

title: Bascom, Florida