Cocoa West is a CDP located in Brevard County Florida. Cocoa West has a 2024 population of 5,694. Cocoa West is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -4.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,966 in 2020.
The average household income in Cocoa West is $56,983 with a poverty rate of 36.95%. The median age in Cocoa West is 40.1 years: 38.4 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cocoa West was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,258 | 60.16% |
| Black or African American | 1,691 | 31.22% |
| Two or more races | 419 | 7.74% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,603 | 2.07 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Non Family | 1,390 | 1.24 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Married | 683 | 2.61 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Female | 412 | 3.33 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Male | 118 | 4.33 | 0 | 100 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
54.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 407 | 10.78% |
| Associates Degree | 397 | 10.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 235 | 6.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 88 | 2.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,696 | 44.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 311 | 8.24% |
| Some College | 641 | 16.98% |
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 | 1,903 | 1,638 | 249 |
| Black | 1,291 | 1,053 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 472 | 282 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 131 | 123 | 29 |
| Other Race | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 17 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 22.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,638 | $59,107 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $118,305 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,201 | $29,982 | $25,095 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,828 | $0 | $30,184 |
| Overall | $29,542 | $38,384 | $24,976 |
| Some College | $0 | $46,771 | $0 |
$29,542
Average Earnings
$38,384
Average Male
$24,976
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.38% of Cocoa West residents speak only English, while 10.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,757 | 1,090 | 39.54% |
| Black | 1,689 | 657 | 38.9% |
| Hispanic | 659 | 308 | 46.74% |
36.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.78%
Male Poverty Rate
49.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cocoa West is Hispanic, with 46.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cocoa West is Black, with 38.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 60.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.56% |
| Some College | 48.07% |
| High School | 23.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 93.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.45% |
| Female Employed | 22.7% |
| Male Employed | 12.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,185 | $75,655 |
| Households | $32,746 | $56,983 |
| Married Families | $59,529 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,603 | $40,600 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.3%
Male Marriage Rate
33.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
514
Number of Veterans
440
Male Veterans
74
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 223 |
| First Gulf War | 171 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 179 |
| 35 to 54 | 173 |
| 55 to 64 | 96 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 343 | 13.06% |
| Black | 171 | 11.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
50.06%
Born in Cocoa West
95.13%
Native Born
4.87%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
3.31%
Naturalized
95.13% of Cocoa West residents were born in the United States, with 50.06% having been born in Florida. 1.57% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,694 | -16 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 5,710 | -17 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 5,727 | -497 | -7.99% |
| 2021 | 6,224 | 258 | 4.32% |
| 2020 | 5,966 | -629 | -9.54% |
| 2019 | 6,595 | 443 | 7.2% |
| 2018 | 6,152 | 902 | 17.18% |
| 2017 | 5,250 | 135 | 2.64% |
| 2016 | 5,115 | 205 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4,910 | 108 | 2.25% |
| 2014 | 4,802 | -556 | -10.38% |
| 2013 | 5,358 | -319 | -5.62% |
| 2012 | 5,677 | -195 | -3.32% |
| 2011 | 5,872 | -53 | -0.89% |
| 2010 | 5,925 | 0 | 0% |