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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cape Canaveral

Florida · 8,829 residents · 2.222 sq mi
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Cape Canaveral has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,858. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $83,100. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,829
+10%since 1990
from 8,014 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,973 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 3,607 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.2
+25%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Cape Canaveral
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,858
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,499 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,537
+44%since 1990
from $16,397 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.6%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,100
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$564
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $441 in 1990
US average: $602
49.9%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 41.9% in 1990
50.1% rent
2.7
−14%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(7,545)
Black3.5%(277)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(374)
Asian0.8%(62)
Diversity Score23.4%(1,879)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(8,114)
Black1.3%(119)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(307)
Asian1.7%(150)
Diversity Score15.8%(1,395)
16
−33%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.2%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−4%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cape Canaveral, Florida?

Cape Canaveral, Florida has about 8,829 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cape Canaveral, Florida?

The typical household in Cape Canaveral, Florida earns about $30,858 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cape Canaveral, Florida expensive?

In Cape Canaveral, Florida, the median home is worth about $83,100, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Cape Canaveral, Florida?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cape Canaveral, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cape Canaveral, Florida?

About 11.6% of people in Cape Canaveral, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cape Canaveral, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Cape Canaveral, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 815 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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