Melbourne, Florida Population 2022
Melbourne is a city located in Brevard County Florida. Melbourne has a 2020 population of 84,307. Melbourne is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 10.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 76,363 in 2010.
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 Melbournewas:
- 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%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 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% |
Population by Race
| 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% |
Melbourne Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Melbourne Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$32,944
Average Earnings
$38,937
Average Male
$30,882
Average Female
Melbourne Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | 288 | NaN% | |
| 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 Multiple, with 26.67% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Melbourne Married by Age and Sex
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
| 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 Education
8.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
33.45%
Born in Melbourne
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 84,307 | 426 | 0.51% |
| 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% |