Cape Canaveral is a city located in Brevard County Florida. Cape Canaveral has a 2024 population of 10,027. Cape Canaveral is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,974 in 2020.
The average household income in Cape Canaveral is $85,617 with a poverty rate of 8.49%. The median age in Cape Canaveral is 59 years: 58.9 years for males, and 59.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cape Canaveral was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,131 | 91.49% |
| Other race | 385 | 3.86% |
| Two or more races | 233 | 2.33% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 106 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,776 | 1.73 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Non Family | 3,286 | 1.15 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Married | 1,951 | 2.24 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Female | 359 | 3.41 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Male | 180 | 3.44 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
2.33
Average Family Size
1.73
Average Household Size
61.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 288 | 3.19% |
| Associates Degree | 721 | 7.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,150 | 23.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,147 | 12.7% |
| High School Graduate | 2,334 | 25.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 190 | 2.1% |
| Some College | 2,199 | 24.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,053 | 7,713 | 2,939 |
| Hispanic | 666 | 534 | 191 |
| Other Race | 385 | 283 | 73 |
| 2+ Races | 159 | 159 | 116 |
| Black | 114 | 114 | 60 |
| Asian | 86 | 80 | 35 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,527 | $63,839 | $59,620 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,038 | $79,500 | $47,500 |
| High School Graduate | $35,824 | $36,958 | $32,054 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,667 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,316 | $48,183 | $38,672 |
| Some College | $34,248 | $34,878 | $31,739 |
$41,316
Average Earnings
$48,183
Average Male
$38,672
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.98% of Cape Canaveral residents speak only English, while 9.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,743 | 693 | 7.93% |
| Hispanic | 763 | 84 | 11.01% |
| Other | 385 | 51 | 13.25% |
| Asian | 106 | 33 | 31.13% |
| Black | 114 | 22 | 19.3% |
| Multiple | 233 | 20 | 8.58% |
8.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.43%
Male Poverty Rate
8.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cape Canaveral is Asian, with 31.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cape Canaveral is White, with 7.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.76% |
| Some College | 11.54% |
| High School | 8.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.05% |
| Female Employed | 5.79% |
| Male Employed | 3.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,014 | $111,660 |
| Households | $68,495 | $85,617 |
| Married Families | $91,887 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,925 | $64,293 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,269
Number of Veterans
1,109
Male Veterans
160
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 454 |
| Second Gulf War | 243 |
| First Gulf War | 206 |
| Korea | 109 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 350 |
| 75+ | 349 |
| 65 to 74 | 335 |
| 35 to 54 | 146 |
| 18 to 34 | 89 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,129 | 13.34% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 13.51% |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 45.91% |
| Other Race | 67 | 17.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
16.14%
Born in Cape Canaveral
92.95%
Native Born
7.05%
Foreign Born
2.4%
Non Citizen
4.65%
Naturalized
92.95% of Cape Canaveral residents were born in the United States, with 16.14% having been born in Florida. 2.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,094 | 14 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 10,080 | 13 | 0.13% |
| 2027 | 10,067 | 13 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 10,054 | 14 | 0.14% |
| 2025 | 10,040 | 13 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 10,027 | 13 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 10,014 | 26 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 9,988 | 28 | 0.28% |
| 2021 | 9,960 | -14 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 9,974 | -477 | -4.56% |
| 2019 | 10,451 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 10,453 | 19 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 10,434 | 93 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 10,341 | 140 | 1.37% |
| 2015 | 10,201 | 146 | 1.45% |
| 2014 | 10,055 | 49 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 10,006 | 18 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 9,988 | 37 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 9,951 | -37 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 9,988 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,829 | 815 | 10.17% |
| 1990 | 8,014 | 2,281 | 39.79% |
| 1980 | 5,733 | 1,475 | 34.64% |
| 1970 | 4,258 | -5,836 | -57.82% |