Cocoa is a city located in Brevard County Florida. Cocoa has a 2024 population of 20,225. Cocoa is currently growing at a rate of 1.48% annually and its population has increased by 6.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,043 in 2020.
The average household income in Cocoa is $83,027 with a poverty rate of 11.72%. The median age in Cocoa is 45 years: 45.1 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cocoa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,992 | 56.86% |
| Black or African American | 4,862 | 25.15% |
| Two or more races | 2,407 | 12.45% |
| Other race | 847 | 4.38% |
| Asian | 114 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 57 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.26% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,379 | 2.31 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Non Family | 3,829 | 1.23 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 2,958 | 2.89 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Female | 1,264 | 3.82 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 328 | 3.81 | 26.5 | 73.5 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,385 | 9.46% |
| Associates Degree | 1,783 | 12.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,324 | 15.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 864 | 5.9% |
| High School Graduate | 4,132 | 28.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 380 | 2.6% |
| Some College | 3,775 | 25.78% |
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 | 8,315 | 7,419 | 2,286 |
| Black | 3,080 | 2,927 | 333 |
| Hispanic | 2,766 | 2,158 | 427 |
| 2+ Races | 1,562 | 1,280 | 303 |
| Other Race | 521 | 359 | 38 |
| Asian | 108 | 73 | 42 |
| Native American | 57 | 12 | 5 |
| Islander | 51 | 51 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,667 | $100,207 | $36,367 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,036 | $0 | $68,304 |
| High School Graduate | $35,142 | $33,650 | $36,413 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,375 | $27,722 | $43,615 |
| Overall | $38,114 | $40,964 | $36,418 |
| Some College | $37,834 | $45,296 | $33,971 |
$38,114
Average Earnings
$40,964
Average Male
$36,418
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.74% of Cocoa residents speak only English, while 17.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,608 | 991 | 10.31% |
| Hispanic | 4,038 | 876 | 21.69% |
| Multiple | 2,407 | 576 | 23.93% |
| Black | 4,862 | 294 | 6.05% |
| Other | 831 | 240 | 28.88% |
| Asian | 114 | 21 | 18.42% |
| Islander | 51 | 8 | 15.69% |
11.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.36%
Male Poverty Rate
10.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cocoa is Other, with 28.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cocoa is Black, with 6.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.15% |
| Some College | 6.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 51.37% |
| Female Unemployed | 20.21% |
| Male Employed | 6.96% |
| Female Employed | 4.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,206 | $97,145 |
| Households | $56,553 | $83,027 |
| Married Families | $101,543 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,781 | $63,397 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,964
Number of Veterans
1,777
Male Veterans
187
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 912 |
| First Gulf War | 554 |
| Second Gulf War | 416 |
| Korea | 110 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 731 |
| 35 to 54 | 452 |
| 75+ | 391 |
| 55 to 64 | 276 |
| 18 to 34 | 114 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,482 | 15.17% |
| Hispanic | 319 | 9.94% |
| Black | 294 | 8.64% |
| 2+ Races | 135 | 7.22% |
| Other Race | 38 | 6.41% |
| Native American | 15 | 26.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
38.78%
Born in Cocoa
88.97%
Native Born
11.03%
Foreign Born
5.92%
Non Citizen
5.11%
Naturalized
88.97% of Cocoa residents were born in the United States, with 38.78% having been born in Florida. 5.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,704 | 296 | 1.38% |
| 2028 | 21,408 | 296 | 1.4% |
| 2027 | 21,112 | 295 | 1.42% |
| 2026 | 20,817 | 296 | 1.44% |
| 2025 | 20,521 | 296 | 1.46% |
| 2024 | 20,225 | 295 | 1.48% |
| 2023 | 19,930 | 369 | 1.89% |
| 2022 | 19,561 | 239 | 1.24% |
| 2021 | 19,322 | 279 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 19,043 | 478 | 2.57% |
| 2019 | 18,565 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 18,569 | 25 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 18,544 | 520 | 2.89% |
| 2016 | 18,024 | 377 | 2.14% |
| 2015 | 17,647 | 271 | 1.56% |
| 2014 | 17,376 | 124 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 17,252 | 25 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 17,227 | 83 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 17,144 | -32 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 17,176 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,412 | -1,310 | -7.39% |
| 1990 | 17,722 | 1,626 | 10.1% |
| 1980 | 16,096 | -14 | -0.09% |
| 1970 | 16,110 | 3,816 | 31.04% |
| 1960 | 12,294 | 8,049 | 189.61% |
| 1950 | 4,245 | 1,147 | 37.02% |
| 1940 | 3,098 | -18,606 | -85.73% |