Statistical Characteristics of Melbourne

As of the 2000 Census, Melbourne had a total population of 71,382 - 36,739 (51.50 percent) females and 34,643 (48.5 percent) males. The median age was 39.80 years. Twenty point seven zero percent (20.70%) of the population was under 18 years and 19.70 percent was 65 years and older.

The Age Distribution of People in Melbourne, Florida as of the 2000 Census

	65 and over	19.70%
	45 to 64	21.95%
	25 to 44	28.41%
	15 to 24	12.99%
	5 to 14	11.56%
	Under 5	5.40%

Percent of Melbourne population

For people reporting one race alone;

• Eighty-four point five zero percent (84.50%) were White;
• Nine point three zero percent (9.30%) were Black or African American;
• Less than 0.30 percent were American Indian or Alaska Native;
• Two point three zero percent (2.30%) were Asian;
• Less than 0.10 percent were Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander;
• One point two zero percent (1.20%) were Some other race.
• Two point two zero percent (2.20%) reported Two or more races.
• Five point five zero percent (5.50%) of the people in Melbourne were Hispanic.
• Eighty point seven zero percent (80.70%) of the people in Melbourne were White non-Hispanic.

Note: People of Hispanic origin may be of any race.

As of the 2000 Census, Melbourne had a total of 33,678 housing units, 8.60 percent of which were vacant. Of the total housing units, 60.31 percent were in single-unit structures, 32.83 percent were in multi-unit structures, and 6.50 percent were mobile homes. Twenty point three eight percent (20.38%) of the housing units in Melbourne were built since 1990.

The Types of Housing Units in Melbourne, Florida as of the 2000 Census

	Single-unit structures	60.31%
	In multi-unit structures	32.83%
	Mobile homes	6.50%
	Boat, RV, Van, Etc.	0.30%

Percent of housing units

As of the 2000 Census, Melbourne had 30,788 occupied housing units - 19,111 (62.10 percent) owner occupied and 11,677 (37.90 percent) renter occupied. Two point three zero percent (2.30%) of the households did not have telephone service and 7.50 percent of the households did not have access to a car, truck, or van for private use. Multi-Vehicle households were not rare; 46.19 percent had two vehicles and another 9.00 percent had three or more.

The median monthly housing costs for mortgaged owners was $841, nonmortgaged owners $250, and renters $588. Thirty point zero seven percent (30.07%) of owners with mortgages, and 40.97 percent of renters in Melbourne spent 30 percent or more of household income on housing.

Occupants with a Housing Cost Burden in Melbourne, Florida as of the 2000 Census

	Owners with mortgage	30.07%
	Renters	40.97%

Percent paying 30 percent or more of income for housing

As of the 2000 Census there were 71,382 people comprising 30,788 households in Melbourne. The average household size was 2.22 people.

Families made up 59.30 percent of the households in Melbourne. This figure includes both married-couple families (44.00 percent) and other families (15.30 percent). Nonfamily households made up 40.70 percent of all households in Melbourne. Most of the nonfamily households were people living alone, but some were composed of people living in households in which no one was related to the householder.

The Types of Households in Melbourne, Florida as of the 2000 Census

	Married-Couple Family	44.00%
	Other Families	15.30%
	People Living Alone	32.90%
	Other Nonfamily Households	7.80%

Percent of households

Seven point eight zero percent (7.80%) of the people living in Melbourne as of the 2000 Census there were foreign born. Eighty-nine point four zero percent (89.40%) were native, including 27.10 percent who were born in Florida.

Among people at least five years old living in Melbourne as of the 2000 Census, 10.50 percent spoke a language other than English at home. Of those speaking a language other than English at home, 4.70 percent spoke Spanish and 5.80 percent spoke some other language; 3.20 percent reported that they did not speak English "very well."

As of the 2000 Census, 46.10 percent of the people at least five years old living in Melbourne were living in the same residence in 1995; 27.80 percent had moved during the past 5 years from another residence in Brevard County, 6.90 percent from another county in Florida, 16.00 percent from another state, and less than 3.20 percent from abroad.

Geographic Mobility of Residents of Melbourne, Florida as of the 2000 Census

	Same residence	46.10%
	Different residence, same county	27.80%
	Different county, same state	6.90%
	Different state	16.00%
	Abroad	3.20%

Percent of people age 5 years and older

As of the 2000 Census, 85.30 percent of people 25 years and over in Melbourne had at least graduated from high school and 21.30 percent had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Ten point seven zero percent (10.70%) were dropouts; they were not enrolled in school and had not graduated from high school.

The total school enrollment in Melbourne was 17,436 as of the 2000 Census. Nursery school and kindergarten enrollment was 2,091 children and elementary or high school enrollment was 10,124 children. College or graduate school enrollment was 5,221 people.

The Educational Attainment of People in Melbourne, Florida as of the 2000 Census

	Graduate or professional degree	7.40%
	Bachelor's degree	13.90%
	Associate's degree	9.20%
	Some college, no degree	25.40%
	High school diploma or equivalency	29.40%
	Less than high school diploma	14.70%

Percent of people 25 years and over

In Melbourne, among people at least five years old as of the 2000 Census, 22.11 percent reported a disability. The likelihood of having a disability varied by age - from 12.00 percent of people 5 to 20 years old, to 22.10 percent of people 21 to 64 years old, and to 42.50 percent of those 65 and older.

As of the 2000 Census, for the employed population 16 years and older, the leading industries in Melbourne were Educational, Health And Social Services, 17.10 percent, and Retail Trade at 15.60 percent.

Employment by Industry in Melbourne, Florida as of the 2000 Census

	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing And Hunting, And Mining	0.30%
	Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation And Food Services	10.90%
	Construction	7.00%
	Educational, Health And Social Services	17.10%
	Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, And Rental And Leasing	5.50%
	Information	3.70%
	Manufacturing	14.30%
	Other Services (except Public Administration)	4.70%
	Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, And Waste Management Services	9.90%
	Public Administration	4.90%
	Retail Trade	15.60%
	Transportation And Warehousing, And Utilities	3.40%
	Wholesale Trade	2.70%

Percent of employed people 16 years and over

The most common occupations reported in Melbourne, Florida were:

• Management, Professional, And Related Occupations, 31.40 percent;
• Sales And Office Occupations, 28.90 percent;
• Service Occupations, 18.20 percent;
• Production, Transportation, And Material Moving Occupations, 11.00 percent;
• Construction, Extraction, And Maintenance Occupations, 10.20 percent;
• Farming, Fishing, And Forestry Occupations, 0.30 percent;

Eighty-three point eight zero percent (83.80%) of the people employed were Private wage and salary workers; 10.90 percent were Federal, state, or local government workers; and 5.20 percent were Self-employed in own not incorporated business.

Eighty-two point seven zero percent (82.70%) of Melbourne workers drove to work alone as of the 2000 Census, 11.60 percent carpooled, 0.30 percent took public transportation, and 1.60 percent used other means. The remaining 1.90 percent worked at home. Among those who commuted to work, it took them on average 21 minutes to get to work.

The median income of households in Melbourne was $34,571. Seventy-three point one zero percent (73.10%) of Melbourne households received earnings and 24.60 percent received retirement income other than Social Security. Thirty-four point two zero percent (34.20%) of Melbourne households received Social Security. The average income from Social Security was $11,284. These income sources are not mutually exclusive; that is, some households received income from more than one source.

As of the 2000 Census, 11.50 percent of Melbourne residents were in poverty. Fifteen point four zero percent (15.40%) of related children under 18 were below the poverty level, compared with 8.50 percent of people 65 years old and over. Eight point six zero percent (8.60%) of all Melbourne families and 23.50 percent of families with a female householder and no husband present had incomes below the poverty level.

Poverty Rates in Melbourne, Florida as of the 2000 Census

	People age 65 and over	8.50%
	Related children under 18 years	15.40%
	All families	8.60%
	Female householder families	23.50%

Percent below poverty level