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Melbourne

Florida · 681 residents · 0.581 sq mi
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Melbourne is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,167. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $269,800. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
681
−4%since 2000
from 706 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,172 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.2
+21%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5856587318038761990201020202024Melbourne
2024778
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,167
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,210
+38%since 2000
from $27,782 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Information0.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,113
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
11.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+38%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(595)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(40)
Asian1.3%(9)
Other5.7%(39)
Diversity Score30.1%(205)
Diversity Score
30
+516%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.6%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melbourne, Florida?

Melbourne, Florida has about 681 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melbourne, Florida?

The typical household in Melbourne, Florida earns about $79,167 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 $269,800, and the typical rent is about $1,113 a month.

How educated are people in Melbourne, Florida?

About 52.7% 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 7.7% 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 72 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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