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West Melbourne

Florida · 25,924 residents · 10.864 sq mi
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West Melbourne is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,552. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 16,100 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $240,800. Households here earn about 31% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,924
+164%since 2000
from 9,824 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,386 / sq mi
+164%since 2000
from 904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
−15%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K12K19K25K31K1990201020202024West Melbourne
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,552
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,391 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,805
+41%since 2000
from $24,006 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,800
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,353
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(17,858)
Black5.1%(1,335)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(3,221)
Asian7.4%(1,924)
Other3.5%(902)
Diversity Score59.2%(15,335)
Diversity Score
59
+240%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+77%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Melbourne, Florida?

West Melbourne, Florida has about 25,924 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Melbourne, Florida earns about $75,552 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 $240,800, and the typical rent is about $1,353 a month.

How educated are people in West Melbourne, Florida?

About 38.7% 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 7.3% 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 17,543 residents, a change of about 209 percent over that period.

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