Viera West, FL Demographics

A map of Viera West's Population by Race

Viera West, Florida had a population of 16,688 in 2020. It was 71.5% White, 4.4% Black, 6.5% Asian, 11.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Viera West, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Viera West is the 232nd 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).

Viera West's White Population

11,936 residents of Viera West identify as White, or 71.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Viera West larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Viera West is ranked #437 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Viera West is more White than neighboring Rockledge (68% White), and Cocoa West (39.8% White). Viera West is less White than neighboring Viera East (74.4% White), Merritt Island (80.5% White), and Palm Shores (74.3% White).

Viera West's Black Population

735 residents of Viera West identify as Black, or 4.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Viera West slightly less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Viera West is ranked #523 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Viera West is more Black than neighboring Merritt Island (2.5% Black). Viera West is less Black than neighboring Viera East (5.4% Black), Rockledge (13.3% Black), and Cocoa West (38.1% Black).

Viera West's Asian Population

1,090 residents of Viera West identify as Asian, or 6.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Viera West roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Viera West is ranked #34 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Viera West is more Asian than neighboring Viera East (3.7% Asian), Rockledge (2.3% Asian), Merritt Island (3% Asian), Palm Shores (3.8% Asian), and Cocoa West (0.4% Asian).

Viera West's Hispanic Population

1,963 residents of Viera West identify as Hispanic, or 11.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Viera West less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Viera West is ranked #481 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Viera West is more Hispanic than neighboring Viera East (10.8% Hispanic), Rockledge (10.2% Hispanic), Merritt Island (8.1% Hispanic), and Palm Shores (10.6% Hispanic). Viera West is less Hispanic than neighboring Cocoa West (16.5% Hispanic).

Viera West's Native American/Other Population

147 residents of Viera West 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 Viera 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, Viera West is ranked #285 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Viera West is more Native American/Other than neighboring Viera East (0.7% Native American/Other), Rockledge (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cocoa West (0.7% Native American/Other). Viera West is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palm Shores (1.1% Native American/Other).

Viera West's Multiracial Population

817 residents of Viera West identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Viera West roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Viera West is ranked #161 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Viera West is more Multiracial than neighboring Cocoa West (4.4% Multiracial). Viera West is less Multiracial than neighboring Viera East (5.1% Multiracial), Rockledge (5.3% Multiracial), Merritt Island (5.1% Multiracial), and Palm Shores (5.9% Multiracial).

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