Palm Bay, FL Demographics
A map of Palm Bay's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 67,826 | 56.6% |
Hispanic | 21,436 | 17.9% |
Black | 20,426 | 17.1% |
Multiracial | 6,527 | 5.5% |
Asian | 2,273 | 1.9% |
Native American/Other | 1,272 | 1.1% |
Palm Bay, Florida had a population of 119,760 in 2020. It was 56.6% White, 17.1% Black, 1.9% Asian, 17.9% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Palm Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, Palm Bay is the 16th 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).
Palm Bay's White Population
67,826 residents of Palm Bay identify as White, or 56.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Palm Bay slightly larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palm Bay is ranked #616 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Palm Bay is less White than neighboring Malabar (80.8% White), Grant-Valkaria (83.9% White), West Melbourne (68.9% White), June Park (82% White), and Melbourne Village (87.4% White).
Palm Bay's Black Population
20,426 residents of Palm Bay identify as Black, or 17.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Palm Bay roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palm Bay is ranked #233 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Palm Bay is more Black than neighboring Malabar (3.6% Black), Grant-Valkaria (3.6% Black), West Melbourne (5.1% Black), June Park (1.5% Black), and Melbourne Village (0.4% Black).
Palm Bay's Asian Population
2,273 residents of Palm Bay identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Palm Bay roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palm Bay is ranked #320 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Palm Bay is more Asian than neighboring Grant-Valkaria (1.1% Asian), and Melbourne Village (1.3% Asian). Palm Bay is less Asian than neighboring Malabar (2% Asian), West Melbourne (7.4% Asian), and June Park (2% Asian).
Palm Bay's Hispanic Population
21,436 residents of Palm Bay identify as Hispanic, or 17.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Palm Bay slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palm Bay is ranked #344 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Palm Bay is more Hispanic than neighboring Malabar (6.9% Hispanic), Grant-Valkaria (6.5% Hispanic), West Melbourne (12.4% Hispanic), June Park (8% Hispanic), and Melbourne Village (5.9% Hispanic).
Palm Bay's Native American/Other Population
1,272 residents of Palm Bay identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Palm Bay roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palm Bay is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Palm Bay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Malabar (0.7% Native American/Other), Grant-Valkaria (0.9% Native American/Other), West Melbourne (1% Native American/Other), June Park (1% Native American/Other), and Melbourne Village (0.4% Native American/Other).
Palm Bay's Multiracial Population
6,527 residents of Palm Bay identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Palm Bay roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palm Bay is ranked #110 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Palm Bay is more Multiracial than neighboring Grant-Valkaria (4.1% Multiracial), West Melbourne (5.1% Multiracial), and Melbourne Village (4.6% Multiracial). Palm Bay is less Multiracial than neighboring Malabar (6% Multiracial), and June Park (5.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.