Melbourne is a city located in Brevard County Florida. Melbourne has a 2024 population of 87,591. Melbourne is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 2.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 85,066 in 2020.
The average household income in Melbourne is $77,652 with a poverty rate of 15.15%. The median age in Melbourne is 42.4 years: 39.6 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melbourne was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64,777 | 76.22% |
| Black or African American | 8,659 | 10.19% |
| Two or more races | 6,021 | 7.09% |
| Asian | 2,712 | 3.19% |
| Other race | 2,598 | 3.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 171 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.05% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 35,438 | 2.3 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Non Family | 15,795 | 1.28 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Married | 13,766 | 3.08 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Female | 4,261 | 3.32 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Male | 1,616 | 2.89 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
58.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,306 | 5.38% |
| Associates Degree | 6,925 | 11.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,361 | 20.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,400 | 12.05% |
| High School Graduate | 16,134 | 26.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,266 | 2.06% |
| Some College | 14,012 | 22.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44,566 | 42,090 | 14,870 |
| Hispanic | 6,487 | 5,792 | 1,999 |
| Black | 6,101 | 5,105 | 1,245 |
| 2+ Races | 3,168 | 3,058 | 880 |
| Asian | 2,214 | 1,871 | 1,050 |
| Other Race | 1,886 | 1,630 | 644 |
| Islander | 106 | 106 | 73 |
| Native American | 28 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 68.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,781 | $69,067 | $44,498 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,618 | $92,889 | $62,279 |
| High School Graduate | $28,693 | $33,526 | $24,660 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,922 | $23,209 | $27,963 |
| Overall | $41,598 | $49,105 | $37,432 |
| Some College | $40,262 | $50,368 | $35,545 |
$41,598
Average Earnings
$49,105
Average Male
$37,432
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.82% of Melbourne residents speak only English, while 13.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56,765 | 7,382 | 13% |
| Hispanic | 9,813 | 2,285 | 23.29% |
| Black | 8,183 | 1,687 | 20.62% |
| Multiple | 5,795 | 1,318 | 22.74% |
| Asian | 2,648 | 397 | 14.99% |
| Other | 2,520 | 280 | 11.11% |
15.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.84%
Male Poverty Rate
15.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Melbourne is Hispanic, with 23.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Melbourne is Other, with 11.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.42% |
| High School | 18.51% |
| Some College | 8.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.15% |
| Female Employed | 8.67% |
| Male Employed | 7.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,196 | $91,717 |
| Households | $60,917 | $77,652 |
| Married Families | $92,960 | $106,675 |
| Non Families | $41,106 | $56,639 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8,791
Number of Veterans
7,755
Male Veterans
1,036
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,644 |
| Second Gulf War | 2,344 |
| First Gulf War | 2,172 |
| Korea | 536 |
| World War II | 180 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2,032 |
| 75+ | 2,017 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,880 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,870 |
| 18 to 34 | 992 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,335 | 13.47% |
| Black | 881 | 13.23% |
| Hispanic | 487 | 6.42% |
| 2+ Races | 275 | 7.29% |
| Asian | 132 | 5.39% |
| Other Race | 95 | 4.44% |
| Islander | 73 | 66.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
32.07%
Born in Melbourne
88.79%
Native Born
11.21%
Foreign Born
5.17%
Non Citizen
6.04%
Naturalized
88.79% of Melbourne residents were born in the United States, with 32.07% having been born in Florida. 5.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 90,747 | 631 | 0.7% |
| 2028 | 90,116 | 631 | 0.71% |
| 2027 | 89,485 | 632 | 0.71% |
| 2026 | 88,853 | 631 | 0.72% |
| 2025 | 88,222 | 631 | 0.72% |
| 2024 | 87,591 | 631 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 86,960 | 412 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 86,548 | 510 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 86,038 | 972 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 85,066 | 2,178 | 2.63% |
| 2019 | 82,888 | 326 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 82,562 | 695 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 81,867 | 1,146 | 1.42% |
| 2016 | 80,721 | 1,348 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 79,373 | 1,059 | 1.35% |
| 2014 | 78,314 | 891 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 77,423 | 548 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 76,875 | 326 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 76,549 | 178 | 0.23% |
| 2010 | 76,371 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 71,382 | 11,736 | 19.68% |
| 1990 | 59,646 | 13,110 | 28.17% |
| 1980 | 46,536 | 6,300 | 15.66% |
| 1970 | 40,236 | 28,254 | 235.8% |
| 1960 | 11,982 | 7,759 | 183.73% |
| 1950 | 4,223 | 1,601 | 61.06% |
| 1940 | 2,622 | -55 | -2.05% |
| 1930 | 2,677 | -88,070 | -97.05% |