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Table 1-4 Race/Ethnicity of Total Population (2010) Race/Ethnicity Hispanic/ Other Non -Hispanic White Non -Hispanic Black Indian River County 11.2% 77.4% 8.7% Florida 22.5% 57.9% 15.2% Brevard County 8.1% 77.6% 9.7% Osceola County 45.5% 40.3% 9.1% St. Lucie County 16.6% 61.2% 18.5% Source: 2010 US Census 18% - High School Grad or Equivalent 1.3.4 Educational Attainment Table 1-5 shows the educational attainment of Indian River County residents compared to the State of Florida residents. Table 1-5 Educational Attainment (2011) The key differences between the Indian River County and the State of Florida are found in the 18-24 age group, which are summarized below: ® Indian River County residents aged 18-24 tend to be less well-educated (having completed some college or higher) compared to the statewide average. ® More Indian River County 18-24 year olds have not completed high school (21 percent) compared to the statewide average (18 percent). lID UStanley Consultants.<+ Indian River County Florida Educational Attainment 18-24 Yrs 25+ Yrs 18-24 Yrs 25+ Yrs Less Than 91h Grade - 3% - 6% 9`h to 12th Grade, No Diploma - 7% - 8% Less Than High School Grad 21% - 18% - High School Grad or Equivalent 41% 31% 30% 30% Some College, No Degree - 23% - 21% Some College or Assoc. Degree 31% - 44% I - Associates Degree - I 9% - 9% Bachelor's Degree - 17% - 17% Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7% ( - 8% ( - Graduate or Professional Degree - I 10% - I 9% Source: 2011 American Community Survey 1 -Year Estimates The key differences between the Indian River County and the State of Florida are found in the 18-24 age group, which are summarized below: ® Indian River County residents aged 18-24 tend to be less well-educated (having completed some college or higher) compared to the statewide average. ® More Indian River County 18-24 year olds have not completed high school (21 percent) compared to the statewide average (18 percent). lID UStanley Consultants.<+