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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Melbourne

Florida · 706 residents · 0.581 sq mi
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Melbourne is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $120,500. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 26% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

706
+16%since 1990
from 609 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,215 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 1,048 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
49.1
−7%since 1990
from 52.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5856587318038761990201020202024Melbourne
2024778
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,104 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,782
+19%since 1990
from $23,353 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$120,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$696
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $522 in 1990
US average: $602
90.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 86.6% in 1990
9.8% rent
2.5
+3%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(594)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian1.8%(11)
Diversity Score7.2%(44)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(691)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(9)
Asian0.7%(5)
Diversity Score4.9%(35)
5
−32%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.8%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 38.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.0%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 89.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−39%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melbourne, Florida?

Melbourne, Florida has about 706 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Melbourne, Florida?

The typical household in Melbourne, Florida earns about $48,750 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 $120,500, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Melbourne, Florida?

About 41.8% 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 97 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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