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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cocoa Beach

Florida · 12,123 residents · 4.658 sq mi
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Cocoa Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,862. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $126,800. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 30% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,123
−3%vs 2000
vs 12,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,603 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
50.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 53.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$35,862
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,372 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,359
−19%vs 2000
vs $28,968 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$126,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $122,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$549
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $631 in 2000
US average: $450
68.2%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
31.8% rent
3.5
+22%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(11,805)
Black0.6%(71)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(314)
Asian1.1%(134)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(1,274)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(11,904)
Black0.7%(87)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(261)
Asian0.8%(91)
Other0.3%(41)
Diversity Score9.4%(1,143)
9
−8%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.2%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cocoa Beach, Florida?

Cocoa Beach, Florida has about 12,123 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cocoa Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Cocoa Beach, Florida earns about $35,862 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cocoa Beach, Florida expensive?

In Cocoa Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $126,800, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in Cocoa Beach, Florida?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cocoa Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cocoa Beach, Florida?

About 5.2% of people in Cocoa Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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