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Vero Beach's Economy
Indian River County has long been a
popular resort area, attracting thousands of visitors and residents for
our array of recreational and entertainment activities, and our lifestyle.
The county's population, which has
grown steadily to about 102,000, is supported by an economy based
primarily on tourism, light industry, and agriculture. Services account
for over 32% of Indian River County's employment; retail trade, 22.78%;
agriculture, forestry, and fishing, 10.9%; and government 12.54%.
Approximately 327,000 acres of
Indian River County is devoted to agriculture, with the largest percentage
in pastures and ranges, followed by citrus groves, woodlands, row crops,
and a variety of other uses. The county is at the center of the world
famous Indian River Citrus District.
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Top
Employers in Indian River County
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Employer |
Type |
Total* |
Full-Time |
Part-Time |
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School
District of Indian River County |
Government |
1,959 |
1,401 |
558 (1) |
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Indian
River Memorial Hospital |
Health
Care |
1,331 |
717 |
614 (2) |
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Indian
River County |
Government |
771 |
723 |
48 |
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Constitutional Offices |
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174 |
155 |
19 |
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Sheriff
Department |
|
381 |
376 |
5 |
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Publix
Supermarkets |
Retail
Grocery |
715 |
358 |
357 |
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The New
Piper Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
700 |
655 |
45 |
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City of
Vero Beach |
Government |
681 |
588 |
48 (3) |
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Wal Mart |
Retail |
672 |
436 |
236 |
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Sun Ag.
Inc. |
Citrus,
Agriculture |
550 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Hale
Indian River Groves |
Citrus |
500 |
N/A |
N/A |
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John's
Island |
Residential/Resort |
475 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Gracewood
Fruit Packing |
Citrus |
465 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Dodgertown Complex |
Convention/Sports |
450 |
135 |
115 |
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Winn-Dixie |
Retail
Grocery |
440 |
120 |
320 |
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Indian
River Estates |
Retirement/Life Care |
413 |
196 |
217 |
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Graves
Brothers |
Citrus |
400 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Sebastian
River Medical Center |
Health
Care |
370 |
370 |
N/A |
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Indian
River County Exchange Packers |
Citrus |
350 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Visiting
Nurse Association |
Health
Care |
300 |
134 |
165 (4) |
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Disney's
Vero Beach Resort |
Resort
Hotel |
270 |
250 |
20 |
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Doctors
Clinic |
Health
Care |
240 |
230 |
10 |
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*
Includes peak seasonal employment |
(1)
Includes 325 Substitutes
(2) Includes 275 per diem
(3) Includes 45 temporary employees
(4) All per diem, some of which work 40 hours per week |
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