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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Palm Bay

Florida · 62,632 residents · 86.679 sq mi
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Palm Bay has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,287. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 16,781 residents. Median home value is $66,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% 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

62,632
−21%vs 2000
vs 79,413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
723 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 916 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.8
−15%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
56K76K96K117K137K1990201020202024Palm Bay
2024130K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,287
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,508 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,645
−26%vs 2000
vs $16,992 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$66,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$510
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $633 in 2000
US average: $450
66.8%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.3% in 2000
33.2% rent
2.2
+6%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(60,549)
Black10.9%(8,634)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(6,850)
Asian1.7%(1,325)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.8%(36,408)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(55,982)
Black7.5%(4,683)
Hispanic / Latino5%(3,141)
Asian1.7%(1,072)
Other1.4%(895)
Diversity Score33.5%(20,963)
33
−27%vs 2000
vs 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 16.4 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 Palm Bay, Florida?

Palm Bay, Florida has about 62,632 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Palm Bay, Florida?

The typical household in Palm Bay, Florida earns about $30,287 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palm Bay, Florida expensive?

In Palm Bay, Florida, the median home is worth about $66,900, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Palm Bay, Florida?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Palm Bay, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palm Bay, Florida?

About 8.7% of people in Palm Bay, 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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