Demographics & People — West Melbourne, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 27,643 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~31,700 |
| Median Age | 39.4 |
| Total Households | 10,278 |
| Family Households | 6,595 |
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4047 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,753 |
| Black or African American | 1,128 |
| Asian | 1,795 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,808 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,246 |
| Other groups | 6,093 |
| German | 4,419 |
| Irish | 4,091 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,855 |
| English | 3,751 |
| Italian | 2,503 |
| American | 1,359 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,197 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 888 |
Language
| English Only | 21,467 |
| Spanish | 2,043 |
| Population 5+ | 26,111 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,685 |
| Population 18+ | 20,862 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |
| 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 West Melbourne, Florida.