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Cocoa West

Florida · 5,923 residents · 3.652 sq mi
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Cocoa West has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,126. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $158,700. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,923
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,921 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,622 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+24%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Cocoa West
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,126
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,094 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,090
+140%since 2000
from $12,964 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
+14%since 2010
from 0.495 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,700
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,162
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.1%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+146%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(3,147)
Black40.7%(2,409)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(209)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score66%(3,911)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(2,734)
Black33.8%(2,002)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(920)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(267)
Diversity Score80.8%(4,787)
Diversity Score
81
+22%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2012
from 29.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.7%
−53.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+35.4 ptssince 2017
from 58.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 88.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 9.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cocoa West, Florida?

Cocoa West, Florida has about 5,923 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cocoa West, Florida earns about $34,126 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cocoa West, Florida expensive?

In Cocoa West, Florida, the median home is worth about $158,700, and the typical rent is about $1,162 a month.

How educated are people in Cocoa West, Florida?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cocoa West, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cocoa West, Florida?

About 34.1% of people in Cocoa West, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cocoa West, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Cocoa West, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 237 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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