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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Melbourne

Florida · 9,824 residents · 10.864 sq mi
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West Melbourne has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,391. Population has grown 17% since 1990. Median home value is $79,500. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,824
+17%since 1990
from 8,381 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
904 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 771 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
48.6
+15%since 1990
from 42.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K12K19K25K31K1990201020202024West Melbourne
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,391
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,185 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,006
+68%since 1990
from $14,252 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.8%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $514 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−18%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(8,145)
Black1%(81)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(132)
Asian1.4%(116)
Diversity Score10.5%(881)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(8,980)
Black1.3%(132)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(377)
Asian2.1%(202)
Diversity Score17.4%(1,710)
Diversity Score
17
+66%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.4%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
−25%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Melbourne, Florida?

West Melbourne, Florida has about 9,824 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in West Melbourne, Florida?

The typical household in West Melbourne, Florida earns about $37,391 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Melbourne, Florida expensive?

In West Melbourne, Florida, the median home is worth about $79,500, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in West Melbourne, Florida?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Melbourne, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Melbourne, Florida?

About 7.8% of people in West Melbourne, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Melbourne, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, West Melbourne, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,443 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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