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.

Melbourne Beach, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,250

Median Agei

56.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.6%2,781

Hispanic/Latino

7.8%253

Two or More

3.3%106

Other

1.8%57

Asian

1.6%53

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%85

High School Diploma

7.5%196

Some College (<1 yr)

3.6%93

Some College (1+ yr)

6.6%172

Associate's Degree

7.4%194

Bachelor's Degree

36.7%958

Master's Degree

23.5%613

Professional Degree

7.5%195

Doctorate

1.8%47

HS or Higher

97.9%

BA or Higher

69.5%

Graduate+

32.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$708,400

Median Renti

$1,307

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.4%1,246

Renter-Occupied

17.6%266

Total Units

1,809

Homeownership

82.4%

Vacancy Rate

16.4%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

0.9%11

$100K–$150K

0.6%7

$150K–$200K

0.9%11

$200K–$300K

2.6%33

$300K–$500K

16.5%205

$500K–$1M

54.8%683

$1M+

23.8%296

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%33

2010–2019

1.3%23

2000–2009

4.6%83

1990–1999

7.7%140

1980–1989

14.2%257

1970–1979

32.4%586

1960–1969

22.9%414

1950–1959

9.8%178

1940–1949

1.1%20

1939 or earlier

4.1%75

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95.2%1,440

Solar

1.5%22

No Fuel

1.2%18

Utility Gas

0.7%11

Other

0.7%11

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$102,857

Mean Household Incomei

$154,901

Per Capita Incomei

$72,613

Poverty Ratei

7.1%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

1,527

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%103

$10K–$15K

2.2%34

$15K–$20K

1.5%23

$20K–$25K

9%136

$25K–$30K

1.5%23

$35K–$40K

3.8%57

$40K–$45K

1%15

$45K–$50K

2.6%39

$50K–$60K

4.8%73

$60K–$75K

5.2%79

$75K–$100K

10.1%153

$100K–$125K

8.1%123

$125K–$150K

5.4%81

$150K–$200K

15.3%231

$200K+

22.6%342

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1695.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,474

Avg. Commutei

26.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,479

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

303(11% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured