Melbourne Beach is a town located in Brevard County Florida. Melbourne Beach has a 2024 population of 3,271. Melbourne Beach is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 1.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,231 in 2020.
The average household income in Melbourne Beach is $133,115 with a poverty rate of 6.49%. The median age in Melbourne Beach is 54.6 years: 51.8 years for males, and 56.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melbourne Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,957 | 91.35% |
| Two or more races | 151 | 4.66% |
| Other race | 90 | 2.78% |
| Asian | 39 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,532 | 2.11 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Married | 791 | 2.8 | 96 | 4 |
| Non Family | 657 | 1.14 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Female | 65 | 2.98 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 19 | 4.47 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
79.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 0.85% |
| Associates Degree | 211 | 8.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 884 | 34.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 834 | 32.18% |
| High School Graduate | 268 | 10.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 1.66% |
| Some College | 330 | 12.73% |
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 | 2,375 | 2,327 | 1,580 |
| Hispanic | 115 | 115 | 66 |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 74 | 43 |
| Asian | 39 | 31 | 31 |
| Other Race | 38 | 38 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,396 | $119,839 | $52,031 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,636 | $122,188 | $54,792 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $62,155 | $108,319 | $50,677 |
| Some College | $46,023 | $0 | $35,402 |
$62,155
Average Earnings
$108,319
Average Male
$50,677
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.67% of Melbourne Beach residents speak only English, while 4.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,900 | 172 | 5.93% |
| Multiple | 151 | 22 | 14.57% |
| Hispanic | 193 | 16 | 8.29% |
6.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.48%
Male Poverty Rate
5.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Melbourne Beach is Multiple, with 14.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Melbourne Beach is White, with 5.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.15% |
| High School | 11.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.98% |
| Some College | 5.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 3.26% |
| Female Employed | 2.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $137,679 | $195,301 |
| Households | $86,563 | $133,115 |
| Married Families | $131,681 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,464 | $50,295 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
61.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
300
Number of Veterans
231
Male Veterans
69
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 106 |
| 55 to 64 | 101 |
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 283 | 11.08% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 11.51% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 10.84% |
| Other Race | 8 | 12.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
29.66%
Born in Melbourne Beach
94.75%
Native Born
5.25%
Foreign Born
2.16%
Non Citizen
3.09%
Naturalized
94.75% of Melbourne Beach residents were born in the United States, with 29.66% having been born in Florida. 2.16% 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 | 3,321 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 3,311 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 3,301 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 3,291 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 2025 | 3,281 | 10 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 3,271 | 10 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 3,261 | 17 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 3,244 | 15 | 0.46% |
| 2021 | 3,229 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 3,231 | -61 | -1.85% |
| 2019 | 3,292 | 14 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 3,278 | 8 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 3,270 | 46 | 1.43% |
| 2016 | 3,224 | 49 | 1.54% |
| 2015 | 3,175 | 47 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 3,128 | 20 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 3,108 | 9 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 3,099 | 13 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 3,086 | -11 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 3,097 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,335 | 314 | 10.39% |
| 1990 | 3,021 | 308 | 11.35% |
| 1980 | 2,713 | -608 | -18.31% |