Metropolitan Areas
| Regional statistics | |
|---|---|
| Composition | Indian River County |
| Demonym | Treasure Coaster |
| Area - Total |
1786.62 sq mi (4627.3 km²) |
| Population - Total - Density |
562,135 (2010 est.) |
| Largest city | Port St. Lucie, Florida (pop. 155,251) |
| Largest Metropolitan Area | Port St. Lucie, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area (pop.400,121 as of 2008 estimate) |
The Treasure Coast includes two metropolitan statistical areas designated by the Office of Management and Budget and used for statistical purposes by the Census Bureau and other agencies. These are:
- The Port St. Lucie, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, consisting of Martin and St. Lucie counties. Port St. Lucie is designated as the principal city. The two-county metropolitan statistical area was first defined in 1983 as the Fort Pierce Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 1993, the MSA was renamed the Fort Pierce-Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2006, Fort Pierce was dropped as a principal city and the name was changed to its present form.
- The Sebastian – Vero Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is coextensive with Indian River County. Sebastian and Vero Beach are designated as the principal cities.
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