Demographics & People — Melbourne, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 85,718 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~88,600 |
| Median Age | 42.5 |
| Total Households | 35,954 |
| Family Households | 19,700 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4104 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64,440 |
| Black or African American | 8,405 |
| Asian | 2,760 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,124 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 21,302 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 19,542 |
| Irish | 12,595 |
| German | 10,628 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 10,235 |
| American | 8,527 |
| English | 8,435 |
| Italian | 5,277 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 3,544 |
| Polish | 2,916 |
Language
| English Only | 71,122 |
| Spanish | 6,419 |
| Population 5+ | 81,840 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 8,791 |
| Population 18+ | 69,622 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Melbourne, Florida.