Melbourne, FL Demographics
A map of Melbourne's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 57,743 | 68.2% |
Hispanic | 10,654 | 12.6% |
Black | 8,070 | 9.5% |
Multiracial | 4,365 | 5.2% |
Asian | 3,063 | 3.6% |
Native American/Other | 783 | 0.9% |
Melbourne, Florida had a population of 84,678 in 2020. It was 68.2% White, 9.5% Black, 3.6% Asian, 12.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Melbourne, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, Melbourne is the 36th 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).
Melbourne's White Population
57,743 residents of Melbourne identify as White, or 68.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Melbourne larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Melbourne is ranked #478 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Melbourne is less White than neighboring Melbourne Village (87.4% White), West Melbourne (68.9% White), June Park (82% White), Indian Harbour Beach (85.2% White), and Palm Shores (74.3% White).
Melbourne's Black Population
8,070 residents of Melbourne identify as Black, or 9.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Melbourne roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Melbourne is ranked #353 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Melbourne is more Black than neighboring Melbourne Village (0.4% Black), West Melbourne (5.1% Black), June Park (1.5% Black), Indian Harbour Beach (0.9% Black), and Palm Shores (4.4% Black).
Melbourne's Asian Population
3,063 residents of Melbourne identify as Asian, or 3.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Melbourne roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Melbourne is ranked #129 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Melbourne is more Asian than neighboring Melbourne Village (1.3% Asian), June Park (2% Asian), and Indian Harbour Beach (2.1% Asian). Melbourne is less Asian than neighboring West Melbourne (7.4% Asian), and Palm Shores (3.8% Asian).
Melbourne's Hispanic Population
10,654 residents of Melbourne identify as Hispanic, or 12.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Melbourne less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Melbourne is ranked #465 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Melbourne is more Hispanic than neighboring Melbourne Village (5.9% Hispanic), West Melbourne (12.4% Hispanic), June Park (8% Hispanic), Indian Harbour Beach (6.7% Hispanic), and Palm Shores (10.6% Hispanic).
Melbourne's Native American/Other Population
783 residents of Melbourne identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Melbourne roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Melbourne is ranked #285 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Melbourne is more Native American/Other than neighboring Melbourne Village (0.4% Native American/Other), and Indian Harbour Beach (0.7% Native American/Other). Melbourne is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Melbourne (1% Native American/Other), June Park (1% Native American/Other), and Palm Shores (1.1% Native American/Other).
Melbourne's Multiracial Population
4,365 residents of Melbourne identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Melbourne roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Melbourne is ranked #132 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Melbourne is more Multiracial than neighboring Melbourne Village (4.6% Multiracial), West Melbourne (5.1% Multiracial), and Indian Harbour Beach (4.5% Multiracial). Melbourne is less Multiracial than neighboring June Park (5.6% Multiracial), and Palm Shores (5.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.