West Melbourne, FL Demographics
A map of West Melbourne's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 17,858 | 68.9% |
Hispanic | 3,221 | 12.4% |
Asian | 1,924 | 7.4% |
Black | 1,335 | 5.1% |
Multiracial | 1,320 | 5.1% |
Native American/Other | 266 | 1.0% |
West Melbourne, Florida had a population of 25,924 in 2020. It was 68.9% White, 5.1% Black, 7.4% Asian, 12.4% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Melbourne, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, West Melbourne is the 159th 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).
West Melbourne's White Population
17,858 residents of West Melbourne identify as White, or 68.9%. This makes the White share of the population of West Melbourne larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, West Melbourne is ranked #467 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Melbourne is more White than neighboring Melbourne (68.2% White), and Palm Bay (56.6% White). West Melbourne is less White than neighboring June Park (82% White), Melbourne Village (87.4% White), and Indialantic (87.6% White).
West Melbourne's Black Population
1,335 residents of West Melbourne identify as Black, or 5.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Melbourne slightly less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, West Melbourne is ranked #494 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Melbourne is more Black than neighboring June Park (1.5% Black), Melbourne Village (0.4% Black), and Indialantic (0.5% Black). West Melbourne is less Black than neighboring Melbourne (9.5% Black), and Palm Bay (17.1% Black).
West Melbourne's Asian Population
1,924 residents of West Melbourne identify as Asian, or 7.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Melbourne roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, West Melbourne is ranked #27 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Melbourne is more Asian than neighboring June Park (2% Asian), Melbourne Village (1.3% Asian), Melbourne (3.6% Asian), Palm Bay (1.9% Asian), and Indialantic (1.8% Asian).
West Melbourne's Hispanic Population
3,221 residents of West Melbourne identify as Hispanic, or 12.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Melbourne less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, West Melbourne is ranked #468 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Melbourne is more Hispanic than neighboring June Park (8% Hispanic), Melbourne Village (5.9% Hispanic), and Indialantic (5.7% Hispanic). West Melbourne is less Hispanic than neighboring Melbourne (12.6% Hispanic), and Palm Bay (17.9% Hispanic).
West Melbourne's Native American/Other Population
266 residents of West Melbourne identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West 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, West Melbourne is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Melbourne is more Native American/Other than neighboring Melbourne Village (0.4% Native American/Other), Melbourne (0.9% Native American/Other), and Indialantic (0.6% Native American/Other). West Melbourne is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palm Bay (1.1% Native American/Other).
West Melbourne's Multiracial Population
1,320 residents of West Melbourne identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Melbourne roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, West Melbourne is ranked #138 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Melbourne is more Multiracial than neighboring Melbourne Village (4.6% Multiracial), and Indialantic (3.8% Multiracial). West Melbourne is less Multiracial than neighboring June Park (5.6% Multiracial), Melbourne (5.2% Multiracial), and Palm Bay (5.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.