Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cocoa, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,554

Median Agei

44.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.8%9,939

Black

22.4%4,374

Hispanic/Latino

20.9%4,089

Two or More

3.9%767

Asian

1.3%262

Other

0.3%64

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%37

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%657

High School Diploma

26.2%3,949

Some College (<1 yr)

9.8%1,482

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%1,704

Associate's Degree

9.3%1,407

Bachelor's Degree

19.6%2,950

Master's Degree

5.6%849

Professional Degree

1.6%247

Doctorate

0.5%71

HS or Higher

88.5%

BA or Higher

27.4%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$246,100

Median Renti

$1,274

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.5%5,417

Renter-Occupied

36.5%3,114

Total Units

10,230

Homeownership

63.5%

Vacancy Rate

16.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%263

$50K–$100K

5.5%300

$100K–$150K

11.6%631

$150K–$200K

10.7%577

$200K–$300K

32.9%1,780

$300K–$500K

25%1,355

$500K–$1M

7.7%416

$1M+

1.8%95

Rent Distribution

Under $500

415

$500–$750

259

$750–$1,000

326

$1,000–$1,250

460

$1,250–$1,500

411

$1,500–$2,000

850

$2,000+

277

Year Built

2020 or later

3.8%391

2010–2019

11.4%1,162

2000–2009

5.5%561

1990–1999

6%614

1980–1989

18.4%1,887

1970–1979

9.4%959

1960–1969

19.3%1,977

1950–1959

21.9%2,239

1940–1949

2.1%212

1939 or earlier

2.2%228

Heating Fuel

Electricity

88.2%7,528

Utility Gas

7.8%668

No Fuel

2%174

Solar

1.2%99

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%55

Other

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,105

Mean Household Incomei

$85,294

Per Capita Incomei

$38,586

Poverty Ratei

13.1%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

10,090

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%311

$10K–$15K

2.4%203

$15K–$20K

7.6%645

$20K–$25K

8.4%714

$25K–$30K

3.5%298

$30K–$35K

4.8%411

$35K–$40K

3.3%279

$40K–$45K

7%601

$45K–$50K

2.5%212

$50K–$60K

5.7%484

$60K–$75K

7.3%627

$75K–$100K

13%1,112

$100K–$125K

10.3%876

$125K–$150K

4.5%383

$150K–$200K

10.4%887

$200K+

5.7%488

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

992

Residentsi

1,649

Avg. Tenant Renti

$411/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers239 homes79% occupied$470/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8585 homes91% occupied$390/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC118 homes99% occupied$420/mo rent

811/PRAC50 homes99% occupied$362/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,105/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

77.1%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

20.6%

Low income$32K–$50K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

72.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

64.5% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,23211.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

589

Guatemala

238

Poland

Philippines

Germany

Canada

India

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,394

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,467

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,979(12.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.9%Insured

14.1%Uninsured