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Cocoa

Florida · 19,041 residents · 13.706 sq mi
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Cocoa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,011. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,041
+16%since 2000
from 16,412 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,389 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+16%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K19K20K1990201020202024Cocoa
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,011
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,062 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,831
+71%since 2000
from $15,665 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
47.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+20%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60%(9,839)
Black31.8%(5,222)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(809)
Asian0.9%(151)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(10,544)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(9,449)
Black26.3%(5,011)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(3,215)
Asian1.3%(241)
Other4.3%(810)
Diversity Score80.3%(15,287)
Diversity Score
80
+25%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−60.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cocoa, Florida?

Cocoa, Florida has about 19,041 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cocoa, Florida?

The typical household in Cocoa, Florida earns about $45,011 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cocoa, Florida expensive?

In Cocoa, Florida, the median home is worth about $127,400, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Cocoa, Florida?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cocoa, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cocoa, Florida?

About 13.0% of people in Cocoa, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cocoa, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Cocoa, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,350 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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