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Melbourne Village, FL

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

778
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

60
years ∙ half population younger than 60, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
32.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

11.1%
foreign-born population
88.9%Native
11.1% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Melbourne Village is a town within Brevard County, Florida, United States.
Location
Town in Brevard County, FL, US
Co-ordinates
DEC28.087962° N, 80.665121° W
DMS28° 05′ 16.66″ N, 80° 39′ 54.44″ W

Population Density & area

1,339/sq mi (516.6/km²)
Total Area
0.581 sq mi (1.506 km²)
Land Area
0.581 sq mi (1.506 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

48.3% male
Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%
males per 100 females
Melbourne Village 93.5
Brevard County 97.1
Florida 96.6

Nativity

11.1%
foreign-born population
88.9%Native
11.1% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Melbourne Village 11.1%
Brevard County 9.7%
Florida 21.9%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

60
years ∙ half population younger than 60, half older
Melbourne Village
60
Brevard County
46.7
Florida
42.6

Dependency ratio

Low High
134.3
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Melbourne Village 134.3
Brevard County 74.1
Florida 69.1

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 15.2% 18.1% 19.5%
Working age (18-64) 42.6% 57.4% 59.2%
Senior (65+) 42.2% 24.5% 21.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 134.3 74.1 69.1
Child dependency ratio 35.5 31.4 33
Old-age dependency ratio 98.8 42.6 36.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
81.6%
Black
2.4%
Asian
1.4%
Hispanic
8.9%
Other
5.7%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
32.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Melbourne Village 32.2%
Brevard County 48.1%
Florida 64.7%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Melbourne Village population
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Hispanic or Latino 8.9% 12.2% 27.4%
Mexican 0% 1.9% 3.3%
Puerto Rican 0% 4.3% 5.6%
Cuban 0% 1.6% 7.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 8.9% 4.4% 11.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 91.1% 87.8% 72.6%
One race 85.4% 83% 68.8%
White 81.6% 70.2% 50.4%
Black or African American 2.4% 9.4% 14.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 1.4% 2.4% 2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0.8% 0.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 5.7% 4.8% 3.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

68.8% family
Family 68.8%
Non family 31.3%
% family households
Melbourne Village 68.8%
Brevard County 63.2%
Florida 64.6%

Average household size

2.32
persons per household
Melbourne Village
2.32
Brevard County
2.42
Florida
2.51

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Melbourne Village population
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Total households 336 257,695 8,752,810
Average houshold size 2.32 2.42 2.51
Family households 231 162,825 5,652,059
Average family size 2.69 3.02 3.08
Married couple family 175 124,351 4,086,171
Other families 56 38,474 1,565,888
Male householder 24 11,189 454,845
Female householder 32 27,285 1,111,043
Non-family households 105 94,870 3,100,751
One-person households 76 77,257 2,473,731
Male householder 20 35,956 1,088,019
Senior (65+) living alone 20 15,183 401,750
Female householder 56 41,301 1,385,712
Senior (65+) living alone 47 24,136 755,340
Other living arrangements 29 17,613 627,020

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

383
housing units
Melbourne Village 383
Brevard County 299,305
Florida 10,256,470

Occupancy status

87.7% occupied
Occupied 87.7%
Vacant 12.3%
vacancy rate
Melbourne Village 12.3%
Brevard County 13.9%
Florida 14.7%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

97.9%
Single family houses
Single family houses
97.9%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
2.1%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1964
Half of houses were built before 1964, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
0%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
69.2%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
22.2%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
8.6%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.7 5.5 5.2
1–3 rooms 1.6% 9.4% 15.5%
4–6 rooms 43.3% 59.5% 59.3%
7+ rooms 55% 31.1% 25.2%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.1% 2.3%
1 bedroom 0.8% 6.4% 10%
2 bedrooms 24.8% 25.2% 31.4%
3 bedrooms 56.7% 45.5% 38.1%
4+ bedrooms 17.7% 21.8% 18%
At a glance
Median year built 1964 1988 1989
Total housing units 383 299,305 10,256,470
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

89% owners
Renter-occupied 11%
Owner-occupied 89%
homeownership rate
Melbourne Village 89%
Brevard County 76.7%
Florida 67.6%

Average household size

2.28
Owner-occupied
2.59
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Melbourne Village 2.28
Brevard County 2.45
Florida 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Total occupied units 336 257,695 8,752,810
Year moved in
2020 or later 13.4% 24.6% 28.3%
2010 to 2019 33.6% 42.6% 42.7%
2000 to 2009 17% 16.6% 15.5%
1999 or earlier 36.1% 16.1% 13.6%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 99.4% 98.5% 96.7%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1.2% 2.2%
1.51 or more 0.6% 0.4% 1.1%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 3.6% 4.9% 6%
1 vehicle 27.4% 36.7% 38.9%
2 vehicles 49.4% 39.7% 38.1%
3 or more vehicles 19.6% 18.7% 17%
House heating fuel used
Gas 0.3% 10.4% 6.3%
Electricity 93.8% 87% 90.4%
Solar 0.3% 0.7% 0.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.1% 0.1%
All other fuels 3.6% 0.2% 0.2%
No fuel used 2.1% 1.7% 2.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0.6% 0.2% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.4% 0.7%
No telephone service available 0% 0.7% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$385,000
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Melbourne Village
$385,000
Brevard County
$339,600
Florida
$359,000

Housing Cost Burden

22.5%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
22.5%
Owners without a mortgage
6.8%
Renters
64.5%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Property value
Median Value $385,000 $339,600 $359,000
Under $100,000 2% 6.5% 9.2%
$100,000 - $200,000 2% 12.1% 11.4%
$200,000 - $300,000 16.7% 22.7% 17.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 56.2% 36.9% 34.5%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 23.1% 18.6% 21.1%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 3.2% 5.9%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 41.1% 56.3% 56.3%
Without a mortgage 58.9% 43.7% 43.7%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $2,238 $1,805 $1,959
Without a mortgage $608 $608 $673
Gross rent
Median rent $1,473 $1,556 $1,669

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

56.5%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Melbourne Village 56.5%
Brevard County 34.2%
Florida 34.1%

Adults without a high school diploma

3.5%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Melbourne Village 3.5%
Brevard County 6.7%
Florida 10%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

150
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
9.3%
K–12
66%
College / Undergraduate
24%
Graduate / Professional
0.7%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

57.1%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Melbourne Village
57.1%
Brevard County
39.1%
Florida
41.6%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Total enrolled (age 3+) 150 127,576 4,890,026
Nursery / preschool 9.3% 5.7% 5.9%
K–12 66% 67.2% 66.3%
Kindergarten 5.3% 4.6% 5.1%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 18.7% 19.7% 19.4%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 29.3% 21.2% 20.6%
High School: Grades 9–12 12.7% 21.6% 21.2%
College or graduate school 24.7% 27.1% 27.8%
College, undergraduate 24% 21.2% 21.9%
Graduate, professional school 0.7% 5.9% 5.9%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 57.1% 39.1% 41.6%
School type
Public school 52% 77.2% 79.3%
Private school 48% 22.8% 20.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

632
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
3%
HS graduate
13.3%
Some college no degree
11.9%
Associates degree
14.9%
Bachelors degree
30.4%
Graduate or professional degree
26.1%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
0% · 100%
9th-12th, no diploma
73.7% · 26.3%
HS graduate
52.4% · 47.6%
Some college no degree
66.7% · 33.3%
Associates degree
25.5% · 74.5%
Bachelors degree
51.6% · 48.4%
Graduate or professional degree
50.9% · 49.1%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Population (25+) 632 474,168 16,228,400
Less than 9th grade 0.5% 2.3% 4.2%
9th–12th, no diploma 3% 4.4% 5.8%
High school diploma or GED 13.3% 25.8% 27.2%
Some college, no degree 11.9% 21.1% 18.5%
Associate's degree 14.9% 12.2% 10.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 56.5% 34.2% 34.1%
Bachelor's degree 30.4% 20.4% 21.3%
Graduate or professional 26.1% 13.8% 12.9%
High School or higher 96.5% 93.3% 89.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$46,406
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$35,500
Some college or associates
$36,250
Bachelors degree
$45,268
Graduate or professional degree
$81,607

Poverty Rate

4.5%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
27.3%
HS graduate
3.6%
Some college or associates
11.8%
Bachelors degree or higher
4.5%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $46,406 $47,596 $46,867
Less than high school graduate $— $30,693 $30,508
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $35,500 $35,993 $36,593
Some college or associate's degree $36,250 $41,516 $43,852
Bachelor's degree $45,268 $63,523 $59,953
Graduate or professional degree $81,607 $91,177 $78,498
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 27.3% 23.2% 24%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 3.6% 11.8% 14.3%
Some college or associate's degree 11.8% 8.7% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 4.5% 4.8% 5.8%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

672
residents 16 years and over
Melbourne Village 672
Brevard County 533,121
Florida 18,564,316

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
43.3%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Melbourne Village 43.3%
Brevard County 53.5%
Florida 56.5%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

45.8
years ∙ half are younger than 45.8, half older
Melbourne Village
45.8
Brevard County
42.3
Florida
40.9
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

57.2% male
Male 57.2%
Female 42.8%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Melbourne Village 42.8
Brevard County 46.8
Florida 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Melbourne Village
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Total labor force 299 302,424 11,093,955
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 3.3% 3.6% 3.3%
20 to 24 years 6.7% 7.6% 8.7%
25 to 29 years 1.7% 10% 10.2%
30 to 34 years 8.4% 10.1% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 13% 20.3% 21.4%
45 to 54 years 24.4% 19.8% 20.3%
55 to 59 years 5.4% 11.1% 9.7%
60 to 64 years 12% 9.8% 8%
65 to 74 years 15.4% 6.6% 6%
75 years and over 9.7% 1.2% 1.3%
Gender composition
Male 57.2% 53.2% 52.5%
Female 42.8% 46.8% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

44.5%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Melbourne Village
44.5%
Brevard County
56.7%
Florida
59.8%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

50.9%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
38.1%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Melbourne Village 38.1%
Brevard County 51.9%
Florida 55.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Melbourne Village
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 50% 40.4% 35.7%
20 to 24 years 100% 72.2% 74.3%
25 to 29 years 22.7% 85.9% 83.4%
30 to 34 years 62.5% 81.1% 83.4%
35 to 44 years 66.1% 84.2% 83.4%
45 to 54 years 84.9% 81.2% 81.8%
55 to 59 years 43.2% 70.8% 72.9%
60 to 64 years 60% 56.4% 57.8%
65 to 74 years 26.1% 22.8% 25.2%
75 years and over 19.1% 5.4% 6.6%
LFPR by gender
Male 50.9% 61.8% 64.4%
Female 38.1% 51.9% 55.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 43.8% 54.8% 55.5%
Black or African American 47.4% 62.8% 64%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 48.3% 63.1%
Asian 0% 56% 64%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 53.3% 63.9%
Some Other Race 66.7% 67.3% 67.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 57.1% 63.4% 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 74.4% 63.6% 67.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

2.7%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Melbourne Village
2.7%
Brevard County
4.8%
Florida
4.8%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

2.9%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
2.3%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Melbourne Village 2.9%
Brevard County 4.9%
Florida 4.8%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Melbourne Village
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 15.5% 14.7%
20 to 24 years 0% 7.6% 8.3%
25 to 29 years 0% 4.7% 5.6%
30 to 34 years 0% 7.1% 4.7%
35 to 44 years 0% 4.3% 4.1%
45 to 54 years 5.5% 3.9% 3.7%
55 to 59 years 6.3% 3.7% 3.7%
60 to 64 years 8.3% 2.5% 3.4%
65 to 74 years 0% 2.6% 3.7%
75 years and over 0% 3.6% 4%
By gender
Male 2.9% 4.9% 4.8%
Female 2.3% 4.7% 4.9%
By race, ethnicity
White 3.1% 4.3% 4.2%
Black or African American 0% 7.5% 7.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 4.6% 6%
Asian —% 4.1% 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 2.7% 6.3%
Some Other Race 0% 6.2% 4.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 5.4% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 5.4% 4.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

291
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Melbourne Village 291
Brevard County 285,242
Florida 10,484,998
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

55%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Melbourne Village 55%
Brevard County 73%
Florida 73%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Melbourne Village, FL workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Educational services
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Educational services 15.5%
Health care and social assistance 14.1%
Professional and technical services 10.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 14.5% of 166 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 25.6% of 125 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Melbourne Village
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Total employed population 291 285,242 10,484,998
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 0.3% 0.7%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Construction 2.4% 7.2% 8.2%
Manufacturing 10.3% 12.4% 5.3%
Wholesale trade 1.7% 1.5% 2.3%
Retail trade 5.5% 11.6% 12%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 6.2% 4.5% 5.6%
Utilities 0.7% 0.7% 0.8%
Information 0.7% 1.4% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 1.4% 3.8% 5.4%
Real estate and leasing 6.5% 2% 2.7%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 10.7% 9.1% 8.3%
Corporate management 0% 0.3% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 5.8% 4.7% 5.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 15.5% 7.3% 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 14.1% 13.9% 13.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 2.1% 2.1% 3%
Accommodation and food services 6.2% 7.3% 8%
Other services 6.9% 4.7% 5%
Government 3.4% 5.2% 4.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

69.8% Private
Government 17.5%
Private Employment 69.8%
Self Employed 12.7%
Private employment (%)
Melbourne Village 69.8%
Brevard County 76.1%
Florida 75.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

12.7%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 7.2%
Unincorporated business 5.5%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Melbourne Village
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Private wage & salary 69.8% 76.1% 75.3%
For-profit company employees 59.1% 68.9% 68.4%
Not-for-profit employees 10.7% 7.1% 6.8%
Self-employed 12.7% 11.1% 13%
Incorporated business 7.2% 5.1% 6.4%
Unincorporated business 5.5% 5.8% 6.5%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 17.5% 12.9% 11.7%
Local government 13.1% 7.1% 6.7%
State government 2.7% 1.9% 2.8%
Federal government 1.7% 3.9% 2.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

18.5% WFH
Work from home 18.5%
Commute to work 81.5%
Working from home (%)
Melbourne Village 18.5%
Brevard County 14.6%
Florida 15.7%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

24.1 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Melbourne Village 24.1
Brevard County 25.4
Florida 28
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Melbourne Village
Employed residents 16+.
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Total employed population 291 285,242 10,484,998
Worked from home 18.5% 14.6% 15.7%
Drove Alone 75.7% 74.6% 70.2%
Carpooled 1.4% 7.4% 9.2%
Public transportation 3.3% 0.5% 1.2%
Walked 0% 1% 1.4%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 1.1% 1.8% 2.4%
Commuting population 225 240,989 8,733,746
Mean travel time (minutes) 24.1 25.4 28
Less than 5 minutes 4.9% 2.1% 1.9%
5 to 14 minutes 29.8% 20.3% 18.3%
15 to 29 minutes 31.6% 42.6% 37%
30 to 44 minutes 18.7% 22% 24.6%
45 to 59 minutes 4% 6.7% 9.4%
60 to 89 minutes 8% 4.5% 6.2%
90 minutes or more 3.1% 1.7% 2.5%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$73,750
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Melbourne Village $73,750
Brevard County $56,860
Florida $53,777
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

68 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Melbourne Village 68¢
Brevard County 76¢
Florida 84¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Melbourne Village, FL workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$193,125
Workers in Professional and technical services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Professional and technical services $193,125
Manufacturing $153,750
Transportation and warehousing $136,250
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $209,583, compared to $82,188 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $101,250, compared to $55,750 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Melbourne Village
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Median Earnings $73,750 $56,860 $53,777
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $40,346 $40,823
Mining and logging $— $29,722 $79,425
Construction $88,333 $51,318 $51,244
Manufacturing $153,750 $85,249 $61,500
Wholesale trade $— $63,095 $60,245
Retail trade $— $39,094 $41,508
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $136,250 $60,174 $51,693
Utilities $— $74,701 $74,932
Information $— $65,869 $70,082
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $66,048 $73,661
Real estate and leasing $— $57,609 $58,300
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $193,125 $92,659 $83,266
Corporate management $— $78,097 $82,196
Administrative and waste services $30,833 $40,993 $41,868
Education and health services
Educational services $55,625 $52,879 $54,322
Health care and social assistance $74,250 $49,109 $53,346
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $45,845 $46,133
Accommodation and food services $— $33,361 $36,202
Other services $36,528 $42,819 $42,865
Government $90,833 $77,475 $65,233
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$90,288
Workers in Private company roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Private company $90,288
Nonprofit organization $74,000
Local government $54,375
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $90,250, compared to $82,188 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $90,313, compared to $55,750 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Melbourne Village
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $90,288 $56,318 $52,169
Not-for-profit employees $74,000 $56,903 $58,589
Self-employed
Incorporated business $30,833 $67,443 $63,728
Unincorporated business $— $37,816 $41,003
Government
Local government $54,375 $53,669 $56,571
State government $— $51,513 $54,847
Federal government $— $94,042 $76,583
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Melbourne Village, FL workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$128,750
Workers in Architecture and engineering occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Architecture and engineering $128,750
Management $116,250
Business and finance $97,500
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $159,167 versus $82,188 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $90,625 versus $55,750 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Melbourne Village
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Median earnings(Total) $73,750 $56,860 $53,777
Management and business
Management $116,250 $92,364 $84,926
Business and finance $97,500 $78,964 $75,722
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $111,632 $91,904
Architecture and engineering $128,750 $107,689 $92,646
Sciences $— $80,125 $70,694
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $50,406 $53,613
Legal $— $92,813 $90,069
Education, Training and Library $54,375 $53,796 $53,827
Arts, design and media $81,875 $60,335 $58,743
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $61,250 $81,770 $87,559
Health technicians $— $50,486 $50,015
Healthcare support $— $36,192 $36,145
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $53,190 $49,390
Law enforcement $— $61,621 $68,569
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $30,662 $32,337
Building and grounds cleaning $— $35,283 $32,199
Personal care and service $— $33,059 $34,738
Sales and office
Sales $70,625 $51,021 $53,428
Office and Administrative Support $45,357 $40,039 $43,289
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $60,406 $32,891
Construction and extraction $— $44,322 $44,840
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $31,667 $57,203 $52,396
Production and transportation
Production $— $43,193 $42,774
Transportation $58,333 $42,374 $47,661
Material moving $— $31,680 $34,973
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$100,000
Median household income in Melbourne Village
Median household income (USD)
Melbourne Village
$100,000
Brevard County
$78,476
Florida
$74,568
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Melbourne Village, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$46,566
Per capita income in Melbourne Village
Per capita income (USD)
Melbourne Village
$46,566
Brevard County
$44,108
Florida
$42,609
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Melbourne Village, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$108,653
Average household income in Melbourne Village
Avg household income (USD)
Melbourne Village
$108,653
Brevard County
$105,193
Florida
$105,967
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Melbourne Village, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$108,653
Mean household income
$100,000
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Melbourne Village $8,653
Brevard County $26,717
Florida $31,399
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Melbourne Village
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Melbourne Village and peer geographies.
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Total households 336 257,695 8,752,810
Median household income $100,000 $78,476 $74,568
Mean household income $108,653 $105,193 $105,967
Mean-median gap $8,653 $26,717 $31,399
Family households 231 162,825 5,652,059
Median family income $103,125 $95,102 $89,891
Mean family income $125,800 $123,176 $123,165
Mean-median gap $22,675 $28,074 $33,274
Non-family households 105 94,870 3,100,751
Median non-family income $49,375 $47,883 $46,706
Mean non-family income $68,810 $70,106 $69,144
Mean-median gap $19,435 $22,223 $22,438
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $46,566 $44,108 $42,609
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

59.5%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Melbourne Village
59.5%
Brevard County
69.9%
Florida
73.4%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
61.9% of households (208) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $29,971
SSI (disability)
6.5% of households (22) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $23,859
Cash Assistance
2.1% of households (7) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $23,859
SNAP / Food Stamps
2.7% of households (9) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Melbourne Village
Share of households receiving each income type
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Total households 336 257,695 8,752,810
Wage-based income
With earnings 60% 70% 73%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 62% 42% 37%
Average social security income $29,971 $25,474 $24,828
Retirement income 46% 33% 26%
Average retirement income $36,093 $37,525 $36,158
SSI (Supplemental security) 7% 5% 5%
Average SSI income $23,859 $11,367 $11,302
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 3% 9% 13%
Cash assistance 2% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$103,125
Family households earn $103,125, compared to $49,375 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$100,000
Family households
$103,125
Nonfamily households
$49,375
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$113,854
Married-couple families earn $113,854, compared to $100,250 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$103,125
Married-couple families
$113,854
Other family types
$100,250
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Melbourne Village
Median household and family income by household size in Melbourne Village, compared with peer geographies.
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Total households 336 257,695 8,752,810
Household income by size
1-person $45,938 $41,108 $39,848
2-person $100,850 $85,562 $82,761
3-person $103,125 $102,796 $95,427
4-person $160,536 $121,113 $108,289
5-person $226,250 $113,158 $106,553
6-person $— $133,528 $111,769
7-person or more $— $126,479 $114,313
Total families 231 162,825 5,652,059
Family income by size
2-person $101,150 $83,417 $80,311
3-person $98,333 $101,776 $92,146
4-person $160,893 $119,645 $108,122
5-person $— $115,781 $106,408
6-person $— $137,768 $109,058
7-person or more $— $118,750 $110,800
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

42.85%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.36%
of all household income
Top 20%
42.85%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn roughly two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 4.36% — meaning the top 20% hold 9.8 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$325,874
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
14.97%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
15%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $325,874 and hold 15% of all household income — about the same as the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 14.97%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
25.7%
$50K - $100K
24.4%
$100K - $150K
27.4%
$150K - $200K
12.2%
Over $200K
10.4%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

50%
of all households, 168 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Melbourne Village 50%
Brevard County 38.7%
Florida 36.6%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Melbourne Village
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Melbourne Village, compared with peer geographies.
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Median household income $100,000 $78,476 $74,568
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 4.8% 4% 5.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.9% 2.5% 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.6% 6.8% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.6% 7.9% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 10.6% 11.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.5% 15.6% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.9% 13.9% 13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 27.4% 18.5% 17.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.2% 9.1% 8.4%
$200,000 or more 10.4% 11.1% 11%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 12.9% 21.2% 22.3%
Share below $75,000 38.2% 47.4% 50.2%
Share above $100,000 50% 38.7% 36.6%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.38
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Melbourne Village 0.38
Brevard County 0.46
Florida 0.49
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$232,802
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Melbourne Village
$232,802
Brevard County
$260,154
Florida
$275,903
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Melbourne Village
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $43,600 $33,440 $31,856
Lower 20% $78,700 $62,052 $59,310
Middle 20% $109,857 $96,482 $92,767
Upper 20% $162,444 $150,628 $147,327
Top 5% threshold $247,667 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $23,711 $18,969 $16,635
Lower 20% $57,659 $47,285 $45,334
Middle 20% $98,048 $78,630 $75,031
Upper 20% $131,045 $120,930 $116,930
Top 20% $232,802 $260,154 $275,903
Top 5% $325,874 $453,918 $515,024
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.36% 3.61% 3.14%
Lower 20% 10.61% 8.99% 8.56%
Middle 20% 18.05% 14.95% 14.16%
Upper 20% 24.12% 22.99% 22.07%
Top 20% 42.85% 49.46% 52.07%
Top 5% 15% 21.57% 24.3%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Melbourne Village due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 303 White households (90.2% of all households), the median household income is $99,375.
Black
Among the 6 Black or African American households (1.8% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Melbourne Village
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Brevard County and Florida.
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
All Residents $100,000 $78,476 $74,568
White $99,375 $80,137 $80,213
Black or African American $— $55,402 $56,881
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $72,875 $67,552
Asian $— $104,215 $96,990
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $164,107 $86,827
Some Other Race $— $74,468 $64,492
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $80,099 $72,307
Hispanic or Latino $161,563 $76,710 $70,097
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

6.4%
6.4% of residents, or 49 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Melbourne Village
6.4%
Brevard County
10.2%
Florida
12.6%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Melbourne Village
0%
Brevard County
1.8%
Florida
2.5%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

1.8%
1.8% of children under 18, or 2 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Melbourne Village
1.8%
Brevard County
13.9%
Florida
16.5%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

6.7%
6.7% of adults aged 65 and older, or 22 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Melbourne Village
6.7%
Brevard County
8.1%
Florida
11.8%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
Overall poverty rate 6.4% 10.2% 12.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 1.8% 13.9% 16.5%
Under 5 years 0% 18.1% 18%
5 to 17 years 2.2% 12.6% 16%
18 to 64 years 7.5% 10% 11.6%
18 to 34 years 8.9% 11.9% 13.8%
35 to 64 years 7% 9.1% 10.4%
65 years and over 6.7% 8.1% 11.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 5.3% 9.5% 11.5%
Female 7.3% 10.9% 13.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 1.8% 2.5%
Worked part time or part year 5.4% 13.8% 14.9%
Did not work 11.6% 15% 20.4%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

7.4%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
7.4%
Family
2.6%
Nonfamily
18.1%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

2.6%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
2.6%
Married-couple
1.7%
Other families
5.4%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Melbourne Village
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 2.6% 7.2% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years —% 28.9% 23.7%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 10.6% 12.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 7.3% 5.6% 6.9%
Householder 65 years and over 1.5% 5.6% 6.8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 18.1% 14.6% 19.4%
Householder under 25 years —% 30.3% 36.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years 60% 10.8% 12%
Householder 45 to 64 years 4.2% 17.2% 19.8%
Householder 65 years and over 19.7% 13.3% 21.3%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
6.4% of White residents, or 41 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
0% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Melbourne Village
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Melbourne Village and peer geographies.
Melbourne Village Brevard County Florida
All Residents 6.4% 10.2% 12.6%
White 6.4% 8.8% 10%
Black or African American 0% 16.3% 19.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 32% 18.4%
Asian 0% 8.1% 10.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 7.1% 13.5%
Some Other Race 0% 15.3% 18%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 11.3% 12.9% 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1% 14.7% 14.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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