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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Melbourne Beach

Florida · 3,335 residents · 0.988 sq mi
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Melbourne Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,035. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $160,300. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 47% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,335
+10%since 1990
from 3,031 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,376 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 3,068 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.7
−2%since 1990
from 46.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Melbourne Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,035
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,054 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,489
+25%since 1990
from $25,282 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$160,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $129,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$686
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $663 in 1990
US average: $602
84.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
15.9% rent
2.8
+3%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(3,003)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(17)
Asian0.5%(15)
Diversity Score3.7%(111)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,188)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(76)
Asian1%(33)
Diversity Score8.3%(276)
8
+126%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.2%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 46.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 93.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−23%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melbourne Beach, Florida?

Melbourne Beach, Florida has about 3,335 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Melbourne Beach, Florida earns about $57,035 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melbourne Beach, Florida expensive?

In Melbourne Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $160,300, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Melbourne Beach, Florida?

About 44.2% of adults age 25 and over in Melbourne Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melbourne Beach, Florida?

About 3.8% of people in Melbourne Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melbourne Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Melbourne Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 304 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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