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 $89,665 with a poverty rate of 8.84%. The median age in Cape Canaveral is 59.5 years: 59.8 years for males, and 59.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cape Canaveral was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,935 | 89.56% |
| Other race | 436 | 4.37% |
| Two or more races | 416 | 4.17% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.07% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,907 | 1.69 | 61 | 39 |
| Non Family | 3,385 | 1.16 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Married | 1,954 | 2.2 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Female | 534 | 3.1 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Male | 34 | 2.74 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
2.28
Average Family Size
1.69
Average Household Size
61.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 221 | 2.41% |
| Associates Degree | 809 | 8.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,294 | 25.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,246 | 13.59% |
| High School Graduate | 2,417 | 26.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 184 | 2.01% |
| Some College | 2,000 | 21.81% |
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 | 7,934 | 7,684 | 3,111 |
| Hispanic | 830 | 684 | 247 |
| Other Race | 436 | 324 | 102 |
| 2+ Races | 338 | 338 | 133 |
| Black | 101 | 101 | 64 |
| Asian | 73 | 72 | 26 |
| Islander | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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 | $59,761 | $65,530 | $59,009 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,381 | $89,318 | $70,690 |
| High School Graduate | $38,422 | $41,250 | $34,525 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,189 | $38,381 | $20,625 |
| Overall | $42,058 | $46,364 | $41,280 |
| Some College | $35,151 | $36,196 | $33,044 |
$42,058
Average Earnings
$46,364
Average Male
$41,280
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.91% of Cape Canaveral residents speak only English, while 7.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,577 | 707 | 8.24% |
| Hispanic | 938 | 126 | 13.43% |
| Other | 436 | 73 | 16.74% |
| Multiple | 416 | 28 | 6.73% |
| Asian | 73 | 15 | 20.55% |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 100% |
8.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.3%
Male Poverty Rate
8.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cape Canaveral is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cape Canaveral is Multiple, with 6.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.37% |
| Some College | 10.57% |
| High School | 9.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 50.62% |
| Female Employed | 4.59% |
| Male Employed | 1.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,244 | $114,101 |
| Households | $70,585 | $89,665 |
| Married Families | $95,588 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,691 | $68,096 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,371
Number of Veterans
1,135
Male Veterans
236
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 471 |
| First Gulf War | 343 |
| Second Gulf War | 264 |
| Korea | 99 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 447 |
| 75+ | 367 |
| 65 to 74 | 340 |
| 35 to 54 | 175 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,176 | 14.05% |
| 2+ Races | 121 | 35.8% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 11.44% |
| Other Race | 66 | 15.14% |
| Islander | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
17.3%
Born in Cape Canaveral
93.86%
Native Born
6.14%
Foreign Born
2.56%
Non Citizen
3.59%
Naturalized
93.86% of Cape Canaveral residents were born in the United States, with 17.3% having been born in Florida. 2.56% 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% |