Melbourne, Brevard County, FL Demographics
What is the population of Melbourne?
There are 101,918 residents in Melbourne, with a median age of 46. Of this, 49.48% are males and 50.52% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.4% of the resident pool in Melbourne, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.29%. Additionally, 4.3% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 82,278 people in Melbourne currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 101,918 | 2.8% |
| Male Population | 50,434 | 4.2% |
| Female Population | 51,484 | 1.5% |
Male Population 49.48%
Female Population 50.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 46 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 87,042 | 2.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 10,492 | 2.5% |
| Not Citizen | 4,384 | 8.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 85.4%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.29%
Not Citizen 4.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,384 | 9.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 9,211 | 3.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,144 | 12.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,579 | 21.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 82,278 | 1.5% |
Moved from Abroad 1.38%
Moved from Same County 9.16%
Moved from Same State 3.13%
Moved from Different State 4.55%
Same House as Last Year 81.79%
What are the employment statistics in Melbourne?
White-collar workers make up 81.35% of the working population in Melbourne, while blue-collar employees account for 18.65%. There are also 4,441 entrepreneurs in Melbourne (9.4% of the workforce); 34,119 workers employed in private companies (72.24%); and 5,042 people working in governmental institutions (10.68%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 38,419 | 3.5% |
| Blue Collar | 8,810 | 4.2% |
White Collar 81.35%
Blue Collar 18.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,441 | 10.9% |
| Private Companies | 34,119 | 3.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,042 | -3.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,627 | 11.7% |
Self Employees 9.4%
Private Companies 72.24%
Governmental Workers 10.68%
Not for Profit Companies 7.68%
How many households are there in Melbourne?
There are a total of 41,051 households in Melbourne, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 59.38% of these Melbourne households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.62%. Additionally, 23.95% of households have children and 76.05% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 41,051 | 2.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 24,375 | 5.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 16,676 | -1.6% |
Family Households 59.38%
Non-Family Households 40.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 9,830 | 3.6% |
| Households without Children | 31,221 | 1.9% |
Households with Children 23.95%
Households without Children 76.05%
What are the median and average incomes in Melbourne?
The average annual household income in Melbourne is $96,262, while the median household income sits at $91,028 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $114,988, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $99,326. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $48,053 and $63,827, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $96,262 | 10.5% |
| Median Household Income | $91,028 | 12.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 11 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 86,112 | 1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Melbourne?
There are 46,201 housing units in Melbourne, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 41,051 occupied housing units in Melbourne, 67.24% are owner-occupied, while 32.76% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.29% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $371,850. In general, housing costs reach $1,343 per month in Melbourne.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 46,201 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1988 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 418 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 306 | -16.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,854 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,771 | -2.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5,906 | -5.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10,059 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6,894 | -3.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8,320 | 2.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,360 | 26.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 313 | 201.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 41,051 | 2.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 27,602 | 1.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $13,449 | 4.7% |
Owner Occupied 67.24%
Renter Occupied 32.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 16,090 | 2.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 11,513 | -0.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $371,850 | 19.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $280,600 | 16.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,343 | 8.7% |
With Mortgage 58.29%
Without Mortgage 41.71%
What is the level of education in Melbourne?
Approximately 29.82% of the population in Melbourne holds a high school degree (that's 26,434 residents), while 28.12% have attained a college certificate (24,922 locals) and 18.83% have a bachelor's degree (16,688 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,853 | 14.0% |
| Some High School | 26,434 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 24,922 | 1.0% |
| Associate Degree | 9,178 | -3.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16,688 | 5.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,565 | 8.1% |
No High School 2.09%
Some High School 29.82%
Some College 28.12%
Associate Degree 10.35%
Bachelor's Degree 18.83%
Graduate Degree 10.79%
What is the marital status of Melbourne residents?
A total of 27,869 people in Melbourne have never been married (which represents 31.54% of the total population), while 39,899 of them are wedded (45.16%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,514 (1.71%) and 12,387 (14.02%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 27,869 | 5.8% |
| Married | 39,899 | 4.1% |
| Separated | 1,514 | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6,678 | -3.8% |
| Divorced | 12,387 | 12,387.0% |
Never Married 31.54%
Married 45.16%
Separated 1.71%
Widowed 7.56%
Divorced 14.02%
What are the most common means of transportation in Melbourne?
The top three means of transportation people in Melbourne use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 38,751 residents commute by car, 887 prefer going to work by walking and 415 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 38,751 | 1.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 415 | 0.5% |
| Railroad | 15 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 155 | -35.7% |
| Motorcycle | 211 | -27.2% |
| TaxiCab | 105 | -13.2% |
| Walk | 887 | 17.6% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.