State
County
Land Area (mi²)
44.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,903.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.51%
Growth Since 2010
10.27%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
615,420
World Population Review
Melbourne, Florida Population 2021
83,881
Melbourne is a city located in Brevard County Florida. With a 2020 population of 83,881, it is the 31st largest city in Florida and the 417th largest city in the United States . Melbourne is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 10.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 76,068 in 2010. Melbourne reached it's highest population of 83,881 in 2021. Spanning over 50 miles, Melbourne has a population density of 1,904 people per square mile.
The average household income in Melbourne is $65,812 with a poverty rate of 16.02%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,030 per month, and the median house value is $169,000. The median age in Melbourne is 42.6 years, 40.2 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
Melbourne Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melbourne was:
- White: 80.05%
- Black or African American: 9.38%
- Asian: 4.21%
- Two or more races: 4.14%
- Other race: 1.91%
- Native American: 0.20%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.11%
The current population of Melbourne, Florida is 83,881 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 82,603.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 76,068.
Melbourne, Florida Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 615,420 | 6,739 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 608,681 | 6,739 | 1.11% |
| 2019 | 601,942 | 6,739 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 595,203 | 7,434 | 1.25% |
| 2017 | 587,769 | 10,895 | 1.85% |
| 2016 | 576,874 | 11,128 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 565,746 | 10,198 | 1.80% |
| 2014 | 555,548 | 5,293 | 0.95% |
| 2013 | 550,255 | 3,289 | 0.60% |
| 2012 | 546,966 | 2,607 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 544,359 | 394 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 543,965 | 0.00% |
Melbourne Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65,213 | 80.05% |
| Black or African American | 7,642 | 9.38% |
| Asian | 3,429 | 4.21% |
| Two or More Races | 3,375 | 4.14% |
| Some Other Race | 1,556 | 1.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 165 | 0.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.11% |
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Melbourne Population by Race
Melbourne Population Pyramid $2021
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Melbourne Population by Age
Melbourne Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 32,765 | 2.41 | 58.1 |
| Non Family | 15,135 | 1.33 | 47.8 |
| Married | 12,107 | 3.14 | 74.8 |
| Female | 4,054 | 3.74 | 48.8 |
| Male | 1,469 | 3.86 | 51.9 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
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Melbourne Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,531 | 2.61% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,591 | 6.11% |
| High School Graduate | 17,543 | 29.86% |
| Some College | 12,244 | 20.84% |
| Associates Degree | 7,077 | 12.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,405 | 17.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,359 | 10.82% |
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Melbourne Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Melbourne Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43,761 | 41,094 | 12,438 |
| Hispanic | 5,893 | 5,002 | 1,725 |
| Black | 5,306 | 4,214 | 909 |
| Asian | 2,460 | 2,132 | 1,373 |
| 2+ Races | 1,227 | 1,103 | 273 |
| Other Race | 1,006 | 784 | 221 |
| Native American | 132 | 87 | 28 |
| Islander | 43 | 43 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.81%.
Melbourne Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,944
Average Earnings
$38,937
Average Male
$30,882
Average Female
Melbourne Earnings by Educational Attainment
Melbourne Language by Age
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Melbourne Language
86.14% of Melbourne residents speak only English, while 13.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.00% of the population.
Melbourne Language
Melbourne Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56,074 | 7,386 | 13.17% |
| Black | 7,359 | 2,064 | 28.05% |
| Hispanic | 9,018 | 1,574 | 17.45% |
| Asian | 3,318 | 902 | 27.19% |
| Multiple | 3,352 | 894 | 26.67% |
| Other | 1,555 | 288 | 18.52% |
| Native | 160 | 78 | 48.75% |
16.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.83%
Male Poverty Rate
15.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Melbourne
The race most likely to be in poverty in Melbourne is Native, with 48.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Melbourne is White, with 13.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.45%.
Melbourne Poverty
Melbourne Poverty Rate by Education
Melbourne Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
38.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Melbourne Married by Age and Sex
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Melbourne Marriage
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 55-64.
Melbourne Marital Status by Race
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Melbourne Marital Status
Melbourne Veterans by War
Melbourne Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,237 | 13.10% |
| Black | 719 | 11.94% |
| Hispanic | 531 | 7.79% |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 4.27% |
| Asian | 68 | 2.41% |
| Other Race | 55 | 4.80% |
| Islander | 35 | 76.09% |
| Native American | 20 | 15.15% |
Melbourne Veterans by Race
Melbourne Veterans by Education
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8.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
Melbourne Veterans by Education
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56.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Melbourne Employment by Age
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Melbourne Employment by Race
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Melbourne Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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88.96%
Native Born
11.04%
Foreign Born
5.15%
Non Citizen
5.89%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.96% of Melbourne residents were born in the United States, with 33.45% having been born in Florida. 5.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Melbourne Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83,881 | 426 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 83,455 | 426 | 0.51% |
| 2019 | 83,029 | 426 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 82,603 | 781 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 81,822 | 1,166 | 1.45% |
| 2016 | 80,656 | 1,333 | 1.68% |
| 2015 | 79,323 | 1,047 | 1.34% |
| 2014 | 78,276 | 883 | 1.14% |
| 2013 | 77,393 | 539 | 0.70% |
| 2012 | 76,854 | 317 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 76,537 | 174 | 0.23% |
| 2010 | 76,363 | 4,981 | 0.68% |
| 2000 | 71,382 | 11,736 | 1.81% |
| 1990 | 59,646 | 13,110 | 2.51% |
| 1980 | 46,536 | 6,300 | 1.47% |
| 1970 | 40,236 | 28,254 | 12.88% |
| 1960 | 11,982 | 7,759 | 10.99% |
| 1950 | 4,223 | 1,601 | 4.88% |
| 1940 | 2,622 | -55 | -0.21% |
| 1930 | 2,677 | 0.00% |