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Cocoa West

Florida · 5,925 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 $23,762. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,700. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,925
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: 261
Median age
35.3
+4%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Cocoa West
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,762
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,094 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,581
+20%since 2000
from $12,964 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
46.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+99%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(2,670)
Black40.6%(2,407)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(608)
Asian0.5%(32)
Other0.8%(47)
Diversity Score75%(4,442)
Diversity Score
75
+14%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+11%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cocoa West, Florida?

Cocoa West, Florida has about 5,925 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cocoa West, Florida earns about $23,762 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 $89,700, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Cocoa West, Florida?

About 7.3% 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 29.8% 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 235 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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