According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), of which 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) (33.09%) is water.
As of thecensus[2] of 2000, there were 5,072 people, 2,700 households, and 1,393 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,454.6 inhabitants per square mile (2,106.0/km2). There were 4,032 housing units at an average density of 4,336.1 units per square mile (1,674.2 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.18%White, 0.30%African American, 0.18%Native American, 0.61%Asian, 0.02%Pacific Islander, 0.30% fromother races, and 1.42% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 3.17% of the population.
In 2000, there were 2,700 households, out of which 11.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% weremarried couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.4% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.88 and the average family size was 2.39.
In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 10.1% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 36.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $53,770, and the median income for a family was $65,724. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $31,833 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $40,195. About 1.3% of families and 4.7% of the population were below thepoverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.
Brown Park is on Bay Blvd, just north of 27th Ave, on very north end of Indian Rocks Beach. It has a playground and tennis courts.
Indian Rocks Beach bayside from the Nature Preserve boardwalk
Kolb Park is home to Campalong Baseball Field, Indian Rocks Beach Skatepark, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a large shaded playground area. This is where a lot of city events take place, such as Oktoberfest. The park is across the street from the city hall, between 15th Ave and 16th Ave.
Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve[10] is located between 9th Ave and 10th Ave. The preserve features multiple boardwalk trails (some of which are waterfront), a dog park, and a community garden.
Chief Chic-A-Si Park is located on 4th Ave. It is home to the "Taste of IRB" event.