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Melbourne Beach

Florida · 3,101 residents · 0.988 sq mi
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Melbourne Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,438. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $388,300. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 65% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,101
−7%since 2000
from 3,335 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,139 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 3,376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.5
+8%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Melbourne Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,438
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,035 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,202
+37%since 2000
from $31,489 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,300
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $686 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
24.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+76%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,188)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(76)
Asian1%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(276)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(2,919)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(100)
Asian1.1%(33)
Other0.3%(10)
Diversity Score12.3%(380)
Diversity Score
12
+48%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.5%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melbourne Beach, Florida?

Melbourne Beach, Florida has about 3,101 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Melbourne Beach, Florida earns about $78,438 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 $388,300, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Melbourne Beach, Florida?

About 55.2% 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 6.3% 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 70 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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