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Melbourne

Florida · 76,068 residents · 44.186 sq mi
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Melbourne has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,471. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,300. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76,068
+7%since 2000
from 71,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,722 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+9%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
57K65K73K81K89K1990201020202024Melbourne
202487K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,471
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,571 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,274
+27%since 2000
from $19,175 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,300
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$862
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+73%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(57,600)
Black9.1%(6,493)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(3,958)
Asian2.3%(1,639)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.1%(27,162)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(57,149)
Black9.9%(7,553)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(6,794)
Asian3.1%(2,331)
Other2.9%(2,200)
Diversity Score51.9%(39,491)
Diversity Score
52
+36%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melbourne, Florida?

Melbourne, Florida has about 76,068 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melbourne, Florida?

The typical household in Melbourne, Florida earns about $41,471 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 $166,300, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Melbourne, Florida?

About 24.9% 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 13.9% 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 16,422 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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