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CITY · 2020 ACS

Satellite Beach

Florida · 11,226 residents · 2.921 sq mi
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Satellite Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,293. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 52% 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 $321,900. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,226
+17%since 2000
from 9,577 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
46.3
+3%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Satellite Beach
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.4%(492)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(675)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.2%(803)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.4%(720)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(413)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.5%(958)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.2%(1,371)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.6%(1,529)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.3%(1,825)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.2%(1,366)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.9%(775)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.7%(299)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,293
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,549
+57%since 2000
from $27,181 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$321,900
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,629
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $791 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−32%since 2009
from 5.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Satellite Beach on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(8,880)
Black1%(96)
Hispanic / Latino3%(283)
Asian1.5%(147)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(9,199)
Black1.8%(197)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(871)
Asian2.2%(243)
Other2.7%(307)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.5%(272)
Cuban2.1%(230)
Mexican1.1%(126)
Colombian1.1%(120)
Ecuadorian0.6%(63)
Venezuelan0.5%(58)
Costa Rican0.3%(37)
Peruvian0.3%(36)
Nicaraguan0.2%(17)
Panamanian0.1%(16)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Asian origin
Chinese0.6%(64)
Filipino0.3%(31)
Vietnamese0.3%(28)
Korean0.2%(18)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Italian13.5%(1,483)
Irish12.9%(1,421)
German10.3%(1,137)
American7.4%(817)
English7.4%(815)
Polish4.5%(499)
British3.1%(344)
Greek2.8%(310)
Swedish2.3%(248)
French2.2%(238)
Scottish1.9%(214)
Dutch1.7%(190)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian1.5%(162)
Norwegian1.1%(122)
Welsh1.1%(116)
West Indian0.9%(104)
Jamaican0.9%(104)
Hungarian0.8%(87)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(71)
Russian0.6%(67)
Austrian0.6%(66)
Egyptian0.4%(49)
Slovak0.3%(33)
Czech0.3%(32)
Serbian0.3%(31)
Swiss0.2%(18)
Ukrainian0.1%(11)
Syrian0.1%(8)
Finnish0.1%(8)
Bulgarian0.1%(7)
Nigerian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.9%(1,377)
Married60.3%(2,874)
Widowed3%(145)
Divorced7.8%(374)
Women 15+
Never married19.4%(861)
Married61.7%(2,736)
Widowed5.7%(251)
Divorced13.3%(589)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Satellite Beach, Florida?

Satellite Beach, Florida has about 11,226 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Satellite Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Satellite Beach, Florida earns about $84,293 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Satellite Beach, Florida expensive?

In Satellite Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $321,900, and the typical rent is about $1,629 a month.

How educated are people in Satellite Beach, Florida?

About 51.8% of adults age 25 and over in Satellite Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Satellite Beach, Florida?

About 4.4% of people in Satellite Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Satellite Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Satellite Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,337 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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