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West Melbourne

Florida · 18,355 residents · 10.864 sq mi
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West Melbourne has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,019. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $196,300. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,355
+87%since 2000
from 9,824 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,690 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
−12%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K12K19K25K31K1990201020202024West Melbourne
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,019
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,391 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,643
+11%since 2000
from $24,006 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,300
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+74%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(8,980)
Black1.3%(132)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(377)
Asian2.1%(202)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.4%(1,710)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(14,547)
Black4.4%(805)
Hispanic / Latino9%(1,653)
Asian4.9%(904)
Other1.8%(331)
Diversity Score43.9%(8,054)
Diversity Score
44
+152%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Melbourne, Florida?

West Melbourne, Florida has about 18,355 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Melbourne, Florida earns about $53,019 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 $196,300, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.

How educated are people in West Melbourne, Florida?

About 28.6% 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 8.1% 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 9,974 residents, a change of about 119 percent over that period.

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