female and 48.4% male. The median household income for the city was $54,986 in 2020, and the per capita income was $32,400. About 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line. Government The Government of the City of Sebastian follows a council-manager government model with a five-member city council as the elected governing body and a city manager as the chief operating officer. Members of the city council serve two-year terms with staggered elections. Public safety Fire Rescue Indian River County Fire-Rescue provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens of Sebastian. There are two fire stations assigned to the city: Station 8 – Engine 8, Rescue 8, Battalion 1. Station 9 – Quint 9, Rescue 9. Police Department The Sebastian Police Department provides police protection for the city. It operates from the municipal complex, and is staffed by approximately 43 sworn officers. Education The School District of Indian River County operates public schools. There are three elementary schools (Sebastian Elementary, Pelican Island Elementary and Treasure Coast Elementary, two middle schools (Sebastian River Middle School and Sebastian Charter Junior High) and one high school (Sebastian River High School) in the city. Located to the west of the city center on County Road 512, the North County Public Library is part of the Indian River County Library System. Transportation The GoLine Bus system operates buses out of the North County Transit Hub at 90th Avenue & Sebastian Blvd to various parts of Indian River County. Notable people Bryan Augenstein, pitcher in Major League Baseball in 2009 and 2011; born in Sebastian Jim Gary, American sculptor, was born in Sebastian Arlo Guthrie, American folk singer-songwriter Paul Kroegel, American conservationist See also Ais people Alvaro Mexia Andrew Canova Bartram Trail Robert A. Hardee Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce References External links City of Sebastian Florida Portal style website, Government, Business, Library, Recreation and more City-Data.com Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Sebastian ePodunk Sebastian Daily Populated places established in 1924 Cities in Indian River County, Florida Populated places on the Intracoastal Waterway in Florida 1924 establishments in Florida Cities in Brevard County, Florida Cities in Florida