Cocoa West, FL Demographics

A map of Cocoa West's Population by Race

Cocoa West, Florida had a population of 5,939 in 2020. It was 39.8% White, 38.1% Black, 0.4% Asian, 16.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cocoa West, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Cocoa West is the 433rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Cocoa West's White Population

2,365 residents of Cocoa West identify as White, or 39.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Cocoa West slightly less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Cocoa West is ranked #753 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cocoa West is more White than neighboring Tropical Park (39.6% White). Cocoa West is less White than neighboring Cocoa (49.6% White), Rockledge (68% White), Sharpes (81.9% White), and West Canaveral Groves (88.6% White).

Cocoa West's Black Population

2,263 residents of Cocoa West identify as Black, or 38.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cocoa West considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Cocoa West is ranked #78 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cocoa West is more Black than neighboring Cocoa (26.3% Black), Rockledge (13.3% Black), Sharpes (3.8% Black), and West Canaveral Groves (0% Black). Cocoa West is less Black than neighboring Tropical Park (40.3% Black).

Cocoa West's Asian Population

23 residents of Cocoa West identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cocoa West roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Cocoa West is ranked #777 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cocoa West is less Asian than neighboring Cocoa (1.3% Asian), Rockledge (2.3% Asian), Tropical Park (1.7% Asian), Sharpes (0.7% Asian), and West Canaveral Groves (1.5% Asian).

Cocoa West's Hispanic Population

981 residents of Cocoa West identify as Hispanic, or 16.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cocoa West slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Cocoa West is ranked #370 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cocoa West is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockledge (10.2% Hispanic), Tropical Park (12.9% Hispanic), Sharpes (7.3% Hispanic), and West Canaveral Groves (2.9% Hispanic). Cocoa West is less Hispanic than neighboring Cocoa (16.9% Hispanic).

Cocoa West's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Cocoa West identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cocoa West roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Cocoa West is ranked #467 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cocoa West is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tropical Park (0.6% Native American/Other). Cocoa West is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cocoa (0.8% Native American/Other), Rockledge (0.8% Native American/Other), Sharpes (1% Native American/Other), and West Canaveral Groves (1.5% Native American/Other).

Cocoa West's Multiracial Population

264 residents of Cocoa West identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cocoa West roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Cocoa West is ranked #252 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cocoa West is less Multiracial than neighboring Cocoa (5.1% Multiracial), Rockledge (5.3% Multiracial), Tropical Park (4.8% Multiracial), Sharpes (5.2% Multiracial), and West Canaveral Groves (5.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.