West Melbourne is a city located in Brevard County Florida. West Melbourne has a 2024 population of 29,999. West Melbourne is currently growing at a rate of 2.93% annually and its population has increased by 12.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,578 in 2020.
The average household income in West Melbourne is $99,475 with a poverty rate of 5.19%. The median age in West Melbourne is 40.9 years: 37.4 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Melbourne was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,492 | 76.57% |
| Two or more races | 2,314 | 8.65% |
| Asian | 1,587 | 5.93% |
| Black or African American | 1,068 | 3.99% |
| Other race | 825 | 3.08% |
| Native American | 458 | 1.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.07% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,980 | 2.64 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Married | 5,069 | 3.44 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 3,512 | 1.22 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Female | 1,090 | 3.23 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Male | 309 | 3.55 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 604 | 3.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,955 | 10.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,631 | 24.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,828 | 15.15% |
| High School Graduate | 4,214 | 22.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 631 | 3.38% |
| Some College | 3,802 | 20.37% |
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 | 13,899 | 13,466 | 5,300 |
| Hispanic | 2,290 | 2,018 | 988 |
| Asian | 1,286 | 922 | 655 |
| 2+ Races | 1,237 | 1,153 | 662 |
| Black | 561 | 487 | 232 |
| Other Race | 506 | 402 | 150 |
| Native American | 264 | 249 | 191 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 18 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,348 | $93,798 | $42,934 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,930 | $105,432 | $66,450 |
| High School Graduate | $31,094 | $33,307 | $28,398 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $36,071 |
| Overall | $53,656 | $73,871 | $40,856 |
| Some College | $43,935 | $61,576 | $38,630 |
$53,656
Average Earnings
$73,871
Average Male
$40,856
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.96% of West Melbourne residents speak only English, while 15.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,640 | 910 | 4.88% |
| Hispanic | 3,793 | 295 | 7.78% |
| Other | 825 | 218 | 26.42% |
| Asian | 1,587 | 127 | 8% |
| Multiple | 2,282 | 50 | 2.19% |
| Native | 458 | 15 | 3.28% |
5.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.94%
Male Poverty Rate
4.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Melbourne is Other, with 26.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Melbourne is Multiple, with 2.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.46% |
| High School | 8.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.69% |
| Some College | 2.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 18.13% |
| Male Employed | 5.13% |
| Female Employed | 3.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,182 | $116,306 |
| Households | $86,398 | $99,475 |
| Married Families | $112,766 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,825 | $66,356 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
2,685
Number of Veterans
2,431
Male Veterans
254
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 1,105 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,049 |
| Vietnam | 854 |
| Korea | 112 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 734 |
| 35 to 54 | 600 |
| 75+ | 570 |
| 65 to 74 | 438 |
| 18 to 34 | 343 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,263 | 13.68% |
| Hispanic | 270 | 10.42% |
| Other Race | 120 | 22.99% |
| Black | 116 | 15.38% |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 6.92% |
| Native American | 68 | 20.36% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
31.66%
Born in West Melbourne
89.09%
Native Born
10.91%
Foreign Born
3.34%
Non Citizen
7.57%
Naturalized
89.09% of West Melbourne residents were born in the United States, with 31.66% having been born in Florida. 3.34% 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 | 34,276 | 856 | 2.56% |
| 2028 | 33,420 | 855 | 2.63% |
| 2027 | 32,565 | 856 | 2.7% |
| 2026 | 31,709 | 855 | 2.77% |
| 2025 | 30,854 | 855 | 2.85% |
| 2024 | 29,999 | 855 | 2.93% |
| 2023 | 29,144 | 308 | 1.07% |
| 2022 | 28,836 | 930 | 3.33% |
| 2021 | 27,906 | 1,328 | 5% |
| 2020 | 26,578 | 2,346 | 9.68% |
| 2019 | 24,232 | 1,041 | 4.49% |
| 2018 | 23,191 | 1,257 | 5.73% |
| 2017 | 21,934 | 773 | 3.65% |
| 2016 | 21,161 | 610 | 2.97% |
| 2015 | 20,551 | 573 | 2.87% |
| 2014 | 19,978 | 394 | 2.01% |
| 2013 | 19,584 | 480 | 2.51% |
| 2012 | 19,104 | 446 | 2.39% |
| 2011 | 18,658 | 298 | 1.62% |
| 2010 | 18,360 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,824 | 1,425 | 16.97% |
| 1990 | 8,399 | 3,321 | 65.4% |
| 1980 | 5,078 | 2,028 | 66.49% |
| 1970 | 3,050 | -31,226 | -91.1% |