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, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

86,576

Median Agei

42.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.4%59,228

Hispanic/Latino

12.2%10,586

Black

10%8,616

Two or More

5.8%5,012

Asian

3.1%2,648

Other

0.4%349

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%81

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%56

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%2,638

High School Diploma

20.9%13,185

Some College (<1 yr)

8%5,017

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%8,542

Associate's Degree

11.5%7,261

Bachelor's Degree

21.8%13,710

Master's Degree

9.7%6,100

Professional Degree

1.9%1,175

Doctorate

1.4%878

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

34.7%

Graduate+

12.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$306,400

Median Renti

$1,525

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.7%22,125

Renter-Occupied

40.3%14,916

Total Units

41,217

Homeownership

59.7%

Vacancy Rate

10.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%882

$50K–$100K

2.4%535

$100K–$150K

5.8%1,293

$150K–$200K

8.8%1,951

$200K–$300K

27.3%6,034

$300K–$500K

37.1%8,207

$500K–$1M

11.2%2,475

$1M+

3.4%748

Rent Distribution

Under $500

700

$500–$750

570

$750–$1,000

990

$1,000–$1,250

2,212

$1,250–$1,500

2,528

$1,500–$2,000

5,499

$2,000+

2,049

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%605

2010–2019

7.9%3,267

2000–2009

13.5%5,556

1990–1999

14.5%5,990

1980–1989

23.6%9,720

1970–1979

11.8%4,877

1960–1969

13.9%5,741

1950–1959

11%4,533

1940–1949

1%402

1939 or earlier

1.3%526

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.7%30,281

Utility Gas

13.5%4,997

No Fuel

2.7%1,013

Bottled/LP Gas

1%362

Solar

0.7%273

Other

0.2%66

Fuel Oil

0.1%29

Wood

0.1%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,991

Mean Household Incomei

$85,317

Per Capita Incomei

$38,249

Poverty Ratei

15.1%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

43,425

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

1,909

Residentsi

3,226

Avg. Tenant Renti

$430/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing332 homes98% occupied$462/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers685 homes80% occupied$462/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8577 homes97% occupied$379/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC76 homes99% occupied$397/mo rent

811/PRAC21 homes98% occupied$364/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,991/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

74.6%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

22.4%

Low income$33K–$54K/yr

2.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $54K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

76.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

57.2% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53.7% 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

9,00310.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

506

Mexico

491

United Kingdom

335

India

304

Poland

248

China

234

Guatemala

230

Germany

225

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

40,100

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

41,116

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

8,139(11.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.2%Insured

9.8%Uninsured