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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Melbourne

Florida · 71,382 residents · 44.186 sq mi
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Melbourne has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,571. Population has grown 20% since 1990. Median home value is $80,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

71,382
+20%since 1990
from 59,646 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,615 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 1,350 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+15%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
57K65K73K81K89K1990201020202024Melbourne
202487K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,571
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,893 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,175
+45%since 1990
from $13,224 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$80,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$588
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $467 in 1990
US average: $602
62.1%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
37.9% rent
2.3
−6%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(52,127)
Black9.4%(5,624)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(2,084)
Asian1.9%(1,140)
Diversity Score34.6%(20,652)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(57,600)
Black9.1%(6,493)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(3,958)
Asian2.3%(1,639)
Diversity Score38.1%(27,162)
38
+10%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.3%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−18%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melbourne, Florida?

Melbourne, Florida has about 71,382 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Melbourne, Florida?

The typical household in Melbourne, Florida earns about $34,571 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 $80,300, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Melbourne, Florida?

About 21.3% 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 11.5% 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 11,736 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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