Cocoa West, FL Demographics

A map of Cocoa West's Population by Race

Cocoa West, Florida has an estimated population of 5,923, a less than 1% change from the 5,939 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.2% White, 33.8% Black, 15.5% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cocoa West, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cocoa West has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cocoa West, that probability was 66.7% in 2020 and 64.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cocoa West is ranked the 441st most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. 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). Cocoa West was ranked the 433rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cocoa West's White Population

2,734 residents of Cocoa West, or 46.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cocoa West is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Cocoa West ranks 753rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cocoa West's White population has grown by an estimated 15.6%. White residents' share of Cocoa West's population has increased from 39.8% to 46.2%.

Cocoa West is more White than neighboring Tropical Park (32.5% White). Cocoa West is less White than neighboring Cocoa (50.8% White), Rockledge (68% White), Sharpes (85.8% White), and West Canaveral Groves (89.7% White).

Cocoa West's Black Population

2,002 residents of Cocoa West, or 33.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cocoa West is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Cocoa West ranks 78th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cocoa West's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Black residents' share of Cocoa West's population has decreased from 38.1% to 33.8%.

Cocoa West is more Black than neighboring Cocoa (22.4% Black), Rockledge (14.4% Black), Tropical Park (26.9% Black), Sharpes (2.4% Black), and West Canaveral Groves (0% Black).

Cocoa West's Asian Population

0 residents of Cocoa West, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cocoa West is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Cocoa West ranks 801st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cocoa West's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Cocoa West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Cocoa West is less Asian than neighboring Cocoa (1.3% Asian), Rockledge (1.5% Asian), Tropical Park (1.7% Asian), and Sharpes (0.8% Asian).

Cocoa West's Hispanic Population

920 residents of Cocoa West, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cocoa West is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Cocoa West ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cocoa West's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Cocoa West's population has decreased from 16.5% to 15.5%.

Cocoa West is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockledge (9.9% Hispanic), Sharpes (6.1% Hispanic), and West Canaveral Groves (10.3% Hispanic). Cocoa West is less Hispanic than neighboring Cocoa (20.9% Hispanic), and Tropical Park (33.8% Hispanic).

Cocoa West's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Cocoa West, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cocoa West is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Cocoa West ranks 510th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cocoa West's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cocoa West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Cocoa West is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tropical Park (0% Native American/Other), and West Canaveral Groves (0% Native American/Other). Cocoa West is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cocoa (0.6% Native American/Other), Rockledge (1.8% Native American/Other), and Sharpes (0.4% Native American/Other).

Cocoa West's Multiracial Population

253 residents of Cocoa West, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cocoa West is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Cocoa West ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cocoa West's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Cocoa West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Cocoa West is more Multiracial than neighboring Cocoa (3.9% Multiracial), and West Canaveral Groves (0% Multiracial). Cocoa West is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockledge (4.4% Multiracial), Tropical Park (5.2% Multiracial), and Sharpes (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.