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.

West Melbourne, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

28,795

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.3%19,388

Hispanic/Latino

15.2%4,383

Asian

6%1,729

Two or More

5.5%1,588

Black

3.8%1,099

Other

1.9%537

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%54

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%715

High School Diploma

17.1%3,410

Some College (<1 yr)

6%1,193

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%3,050

Associate's Degree

11.3%2,259

Bachelor's Degree

25.7%5,135

Master's Degree

11.5%2,305

Professional Degree

2.7%540

Doctorate

2%408

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

42%

Graduate+

16.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$377,100

Median Renti

$1,845

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.9%7,775

Renter-Occupied

27.1%2,888

Total Units

11,713

Homeownership

72.9%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%263

$50K–$100K

2.2%170

$100K–$150K

2.6%199

$150K–$200K

5.1%393

$200K–$300K

22.9%1,782

$300K–$500K

43.4%3,376

$500K–$1M

20%1,558

$1M+

0.4%34

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

128

$1,000–$1,250

114

$1,250–$1,500

417

$1,500–$2,000

869

$2,000+

1,045

Year Built

2020 or later

6.6%770

2010–2019

21%2,457

2000–2009

32.1%3,757

1990–1999

7.1%836

1980–1989

13.8%1,617

1970–1979

11.5%1,349

1960–1969

4.3%509

1950–1959

3.3%384

1940–1949

0.2%29

1939 or earlier

0%5

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.7%9,990

Utility Gas

3.3%348

No Fuel

1.5%159

Solar

1.1%115

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%20

Other

0.2%16

Coal

0.1%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$92,986

Mean Household Incomei

$110,070

Per Capita Incomei

$42,080

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

14,616

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%324

$10K–$15K

0.8%85

$15K–$20K

1.2%130

$20K–$25K

2.9%304

$25K–$30K

3.1%328

$30K–$35K

2.9%314

$35K–$40K

3.6%383

$40K–$45K

5.6%598

$45K–$50K

2.8%296

$50K–$60K

5.5%591

$60K–$75K

5.4%577

$75K–$100K

18.2%1,943

$100K–$125K

11.2%1,193

$125K–$150K

8.4%896

$150K–$200K

11.4%1,219

$200K+

13.9%1,482

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

Residentsi

214

Avg. Tenant Renti

$512/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers42 homes81% occupied$512/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $92,986/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

71%

Very low income$28K–$46K/yr

23%

Low income$46K–$74K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

66% of subsidized households are minority

12% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26% 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

3,02610.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

297

India

236

United Kingdom

123

Germany

121

China

108

Korea

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,635

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,963

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,624(11.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.6%Insured

9.4%Uninsured