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IntrodUCtiOtl <br /> The Indian River County Children's Assessment was developed at the request of the Indian River <br /> County Health Department to provide insight and to help assess the health and wellbeing of children in <br /> the county and to provide a guide for planning efforts. The data that comprise this report consist of <br /> demographic, socioeconomic, education, health, behavioral and child welfare data. For the purposes of <br /> this report, the population of those aged 0-18 were considered as the child population, however for <br /> certain data, the ages shown may vary and this is reflected in the narrative. <br /> Demographic & Socioeconomic Profile <br /> Indian River County is located in the Treasure Coast region of eastern Florida. Established in 1925, it <br /> is named for the Indian River Lagoon, which runs through the eastern part of the county. Indian River <br /> County's total area is 616.92 square miles, of which 81.57% (503.23 square miles) is land and 18.43% <br /> (113.69 square miles) is water. It is bordered by Brevard County on the north, St. Lucie County on the <br /> south, Okeechobee County on the southwest and Osceola County on the west and the Atlantic Ocean <br /> on the east.' In 2010, the density of the county was 274.5 persons per square mile.2 <br /> The demographic and socioeconomic <br /> -. . l characteristics of the residents of Indian River <br /> ^ County, specifically children, are highlighted in <br /> this section. These characteristics are important <br /> as they provide context for the health care needs <br /> of a community and are strong indicators for <br /> health care utilization patterns and health care <br /> outcomes. Finally, knowledge about the <br /> demographic and socioeconomic profile of a <br /> 3 i community provides information important to <br /> identify specific barriers to accessing health care <br /> services. <br /> Data in this needs assessment are presented for <br /> . ;. Indian River County and in some cases, the state <br /> Source:www.eflorida.com <br /> of Florida. <br /> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_River_County,_Florida <br /> 2 quickfacts.census.gov/gfd/states/12/12061.html <br /> 11 � <br /> 1C:1 � <br />