West Melbourne Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of West Melbourne?
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There are 23,454 residents in West Melbourne, with a median age of 41.9. Of this, 50.44% are males and 49.56% are females. US-born citizens make up 83.62% of the resident pool in West Melbourne, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.59%. Additionally, 4.79% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 20,292 people in West Melbourne currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 20,292 people in West Melbourne currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 23,454 | 5.5% |
| Male Population | 11,830 | 6.8% |
| Female Population | 11,624 | 4.3% |
Male population 50.44%
Female population 49.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.9 | 5.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 19,612 | 10.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 2,719 | -2.3% |
| Not Citizen | 1,123 | -31.2% |
Citizen US Born 83.62%
Citizen not US Born 11.59%
Not Citizen 4.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 309 | -39.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,409 | -31.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 588 | 25.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 570 | -32.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 20,292 | 14.1% |
Moved from Abroad 1.33%
Moved from Same County 6.08%
Moved from Same State 2.54%
Moved from Different State 2.46%
Same House as Last Year 87.59%
What are the employment statistics in West Melbourne?
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White-collar workers make up 84.82% of the working population in West Melbourne, while blue-collar employees account for 15.18%. There are also 939 entrepreneurs in West Melbourne (8.85% of the workforce); 8,127 workers employed in private companies (76.55%); and 992 people working in governmental institutions (9.34%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 9,005 | 16.8% |
| Blue Collar | 1,611 | 6.6% |
White Collar 84.82%
Blue Collar 15.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 939 | 60.0% |
| Private Companies | 8,127 | 11.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 992 | 19.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 558 | 16.7% |
Self Employees 8.85%
Private Companies 76.55%
Governmental Workers 9.34%
Not for Profit Companies 5.26%
How many households are there in West Melbourne?
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There are a total of 8,941 households in West Melbourne, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 59.64% of these West Melbourne households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.36%. Additionally, 31.5% of households have children and 68.5% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 8,941 | 9.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -3.7% |
| Family Households | 5,332 | 7.4% |
| Non-family Households | 3,609 | 13.9% |
Family Households 59.64%
Non-family Households 40.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,816 | 11.9% |
| Households without Children | 6,125 | 9.0% |
Households with Children 31.5%
Households without Children 68.5%
What are the median and average incomes in West Melbourne?
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The average annual household income in West Melbourne is $85,218, while the median household income sits at $75,552 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $97,050, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $94,982. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $63,229 and $46,357, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $85,218 | 7.8% |
| Median Household Income | $75,552 | 10.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,626 | -32.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 21,211 | 12.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in West Melbourne?
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There are 9,856 housing units in West Melbourne, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2001. Of the 8,941 occupied housing units in West Melbourne, 79.91% are owner-occupied, while 20.09% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.49% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $251,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,197 per month in West Melbourne.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.49% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $251,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,197 per month in West Melbourne.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 9,856 | 11.9% |
| Median Year Built | 2001 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 13 | N/A |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 329 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 376 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 930 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,572 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,307 | -2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,717 | 27.4% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 1,612 | 12.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,941 | 9.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,145 | 20.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,796 | -17.5% |
Owner Occupied 79.91%
Renter Occupied 20.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,465 | 18.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,680 | 21.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $251,100 | 2.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $213,000 | 16.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,197 | 3.6% |
With Mortgage 62.49%
Without Mortgage 37.51%
What is the level of education in West Melbourne?
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Approximately 30.59% of the population in West Melbourne holds a high school degree (that's 5,510 residents), while 18.49% have attained a college certificate (5,379 locals) and 23.07% have a bachelor's degree (4,155 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 212 | 6.5% |
| Some High School | 5,510 | -7.0% |
| Some College | 5,379 | 8.7% |
| Associate Degree | 2,397 | 3.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,155 | 34.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,407 | 5.9% |
No High School 1.18%
Some High School 30.59%
Some College 18.49%
Associate Degree 13.31%
Bachelor's Degree 23.07%
Graduate Degree 13.36%
What is the marital status of West Melbourne residents?
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A total of 5,039 people in West Melbourne have never been married (which represents 26.61% of the total population), while 9,413 of them are wedded (49.71%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 112 (0.59%) and 2,825 (14.92%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,039 | 1.3% |
| Married | 9,413 | 13.8% |
| Separated | 112 | -15.2% |
| Widowed | 1,657 | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 2,825 | 0.8% |
Never Married 26.61%
Married 49.71%
Separated 0.59%
Widowed 8.75%
Divorced 14.92%
What are the most common means of transportation in West Melbourne?
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The top three means of transportation people in West Melbourne use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 9,312 residents commute by car, 39 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 37 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 9,312 | 11.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 39 | -25.0% |
| Bicycle | 31 | -29.6% |
| Motorcycle | 28 | 100.0% |
| Walk | 37 | 23.3% |
What is the median and average household income in West Melbourne by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2019 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.
