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Melbourne

Florida · 679 residents (2025 est.) · 0.581 sq mi
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Melbourne is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $385,000. With a median age of 60.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
778
+10%since 2000
from 706 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,339 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.0
+22%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:679 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5856587318038761990201020202024Melbourne
2024778
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,566
+68%since 2000
from $27,782 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+2%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,000
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,473
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+56%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(691)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(9)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(635)
Black2.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(69)
Asian1.4%(11)
Other5.7%(44)
Diversity Score40.2%(313)
Diversity Score
40
+723%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+103%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.2%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 88.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melbourne, Florida?

Melbourne, Florida has about 778 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melbourne, Florida?

The typical household in Melbourne, Florida earns about $100,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melbourne, Florida expensive?

In Melbourne, Florida, the median home is worth about $385,000, and the typical rent is about $1,473 a month.

How educated are people in Melbourne, Florida?

About 56.5% of adults age 25 and over in Melbourne, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melbourne, Florida?

About 6.4% of people in Melbourne, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melbourne, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Melbourne, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 169 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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