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Library (November 16, 2023), the Board of County Commissioner Commission Chambers (November 29, 2023), and the Intergenerational Center (December 13, 2023). Four (4) of the six (6) workshops were hybrid meetings, providing the opportunity to attend in person or via Zoom. At these workshops, County Staff and Kimley-Horn team members explained the EAR process. They provided an overview of the purpose and significance of eight (8) key Plan Elements (out of twelve (12) total Elements). The community workshops focused on Future Land Use, Public Infrastructure, Transportation, Economic Development, Housing, Coastal Management, Conservation, and Parks & Recreation. Key workshop findings will be discussed in the respective Elements of this report. After thorough Plan evaluation, gaining insight and recommendations from the Staff using the Plan, reviewing historical trends and fresh data for Plan Elements, and actively listening to the community, the Kimley-Horn team recommended to Staff to keep, revise, or remove each goal, objective, and policy. ANALYSIS Demographic Highlights: As part of preparing the Future Land Use (FLU) Data Inventory & Analysis (DIA), historically maintained data was incorporated into the FLU DIA and updated information was obtained, specifically the years 2010, 2020, and 2022. The demographic makeup of the community impacts not only the FLU Element, but all Elements. The analysis below is based on Countywide data, unincorporated and incorporated, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, unless otherwise noted. 0 Based on historical Census population counts from 1980 to 2020 and the University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) 2023 estimate, the unincorporated population has been between 64% - 68% of the total County population. 0 Indian River County's population is aging. This is demonstrated by the increasing proportion of the population becoming 65 or older and by the median age, which has generally increased in the County since 1970—at a faster rate than Florida's median age has statewide. 0 The County's White population grew significantly between 1930 and 2000. Since 2000, the County's racial diversity has been increasing. 0 Per capita income (PCI) from 2000 to 2022 has not increased in the County as substantially as it has statewide, but it is presently estimated to be higher than the statewide PCI. Meanwhile, the County and the State have generally remained close numerically regarding median family and household income, never straying more than $3,000 apart. 0 As household size decreases, the number of households or dwelling units increases relative to the population. In Indian River County, the average number of persons per household has decreased since 1980, but it was estimated in 2022 to have increased again, closer to its 1980 average. The 2022 average person per household is 2.42. 0 There are 83,801 housing units Countywide, but only 65,735 are occupied. 0 The seasonal population for the County is estimated to be approximately 11.07% of the total unincorporated population. The current comprehensive plan for the County is comprised of sixteen (16) separate elements and sub -elements that guide development throughout the county. They form the basis for land use regulations and provide a nexus between the community's future vision and the regulation of private C:\Users\ufc-prod\AppData\Local\Temp\BCL TechnologieAeasyPDF 8\@BCL@6414E534\@BCL@6414E534.docx 3