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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Melbourne

Florida · 609 residents · 0.581 sq mi
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Melbourne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,104. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $95,800. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 46% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

609
−14%vs 2000
vs 706 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,048 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 1,215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
52.7
+7%vs 2000
vs 49.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5856587318038761990201020202024Melbourne
2024778
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,104
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,353
−16%vs 2000
vs $27,782 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.5%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$95,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $120,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$522
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $696 in 2000
US average: $450
86.6%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.2% in 2000
13.4% rent
2.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(594)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian1.8%(11)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score7.2%(44)
7
+47%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.2%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.8%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.6%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
+65%vs 2000
vs 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Melbourne, Florida?

Melbourne, Florida has about 609 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Melbourne, Florida?

The typical household in Melbourne, Florida earns about $40,104 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 $95,800, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Melbourne, Florida?

About 38.2% 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 3.5% of people in Melbourne, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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