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Population by Age (Based on 2018 estimated population) Persons 0-4 years 4% 6,296 Persons 5-17 years 16%) 25,186 Persons 18-64 years 33% 51,946 Persons 65 years and over 52% 81,854 Indian River County houses inmates in one location. 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 in 2007 and has increased the inmate housing capacity to 612. 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 residential units 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 May 28, 2013 farmworker housing report prepared for the Florida Housing Finance Corporation by the Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing, there were 2,555 migrant farm workers within the county in 2011. In addition to the 2,555 migrant farm laborers, there were 872 household members that accompanied migrant farm laborers. Additionally, Census data gathered in 2017 suggests that approximately 13.5% (20,496) of citizens residing in Indian River County speak a language other than English. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.51 % of the population. The Atlantic beaches and the excellent climate in the County provide the basis for a year-round tourist industry. There are numerous hotels and motels in the County as well as retail and service establishments geared to serving the tourist trade. Transient population constitutes customers, seasonal visitors and employees who live/work in the area for less than 60 days per year, including farm workers. The total projected transient/seasonal population for Indian River County averages 23,356, many of whom congregate on the barrier island. (Source: Indian River County 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 1 Introductory Element, p.28, Table 1.22). Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Page 94