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Population by Age Persons 0 to 4 years 6,508 Persons 5 to 17 years 19,444 Persons 18 to 64 gears 74,57 Persons 65 years and over 37,594 http://censusviewer.com/county/FL/Indian%2ORiver Indian River County houses inmates in two locations. The Indian River County Jail, located in the unincorporated area of central Indian River County, inmate population ranges from the least serious misdemeanor violations to the most serious felony violations of Florida Law and includes male and females with a wide range of age groups from senior adults to juvenile offenders. The jail recently underwent renovations (2007) and has increased the inmate housing capacity to 612. The Indian River Correctional Institution, located in the unincorporated area of south Indian River County, was established in 1976 to house youthful offender male inmates (aged 14- 18). It is designated to accept 381 minimum, medium, custody and limited medical grade inmates. Indian River Correctional Institution provides academic, vocational and self-betterment programs. More information on critical facilities can be found in a database maintained by the office of Emergency Management. There are 48,638 single-family residential units and 17,967 multi-family residential units in the County(SOURCE.INDIAN RIVER COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DRAFT 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT). Additionally, there are approximately 7,193 mobile home/recreational vehicle dwellings in the county, many of which are situated in large mobile home villages. Approximately 85% of all the facilities listed above are located within ten miles of the east coast. A current inventory of mobile home parks is maintained on file in the office of Emergency Management. Agricultural production and processing are an important component of the County's economy. The seasonal nature of citrus production has required the use of migrant labor during peak harvesting season (February/March). According to a September 10, 2004 farmworker housing report prepared for the Florida Housing Finance Corporation by the Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing, there were 1,696 migrant farm laborers within the county in 2002. In addition to the 1,696 migrant farm laborers, there were 240 household members that accompanied migrant farm laborers. Additionally, Census data gathered in 2010 suggests that approximately 14.3% (19,738) of citizens residing in Indian River County speak a language other than English. The Atlantic beaches and the excellent climate in the County provide the basis for a year-round tourist industry. There are numerous hotels and Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Page 89