Satellite Beach, FL Demographics
A map of Satellite Beach's Population by Race
Satellite Beach, Florida has an estimated population of 11,313, a less than 1% change from the 11,226 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.5% White, 8.5% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, 1.5% Black, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Satellite Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Satellite Beach has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Satellite Beach, that probability was 31.9% in 2020 and 30.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Satellite Beach is ranked the 322nd 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). Satellite Beach was ranked the 314th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Satellite Beach's White Population
9,338 residents of Satellite Beach, or 82.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Satellite Beach is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Satellite Beach ranks 274th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Satellite Beach's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Satellite Beach's population has increased from 81.9% to 82.5%.
Satellite Beach is more White than neighboring Patrick AFB (62.1% White), Palm Shores (75.7% White), and Melbourne (68.4% White). Satellite Beach is less White than neighboring Indian Harbour Beach (87.1% White), and South Patrick Shores (84.3% White).
Satellite Beach's Black Population
175 residents of Satellite Beach, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Satellite Beach is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Satellite Beach ranks 691st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Satellite Beach's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. Black residents' share of Satellite Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.
Satellite Beach is more Black than neighboring Indian Harbour Beach (0% Black), and Palm Shores (0.8% Black). Satellite Beach is less Black than neighboring South Patrick Shores (2.8% Black), Patrick AFB (8.8% Black), and Melbourne (10% Black).
Satellite Beach's Asian Population
99 residents of Satellite Beach, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Satellite Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Satellite Beach ranks 285th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Satellite Beach's Asian population has declined by an estimated 59.3%. Asian residents' share of Satellite Beach's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.9%.
Satellite Beach is less Asian than neighboring Indian Harbour Beach (1.7% Asian), South Patrick Shores (3.4% Asian), Patrick AFB (1.9% Asian), Palm Shores (1.1% Asian), and Melbourne (3.1% Asian).
Satellite Beach's Hispanic Population
963 residents of Satellite Beach, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Satellite Beach is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Satellite Beach ranks 627th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Satellite Beach's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Satellite Beach's population has increased from 7.8% to 8.5%.
Satellite Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Indian Harbour Beach (5.8% Hispanic), and South Patrick Shores (7.2% Hispanic). Satellite Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Patrick AFB (21.5% Hispanic), Palm Shores (16.5% Hispanic), and Melbourne (12.2% Hispanic).
Satellite Beach's Native American/Other Population
233 residents of Satellite Beach, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Satellite Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Satellite Beach ranks 254th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Satellite Beach's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 109.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Satellite Beach's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.1%.
Satellite Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Indian Harbour Beach (0.9% Native American/Other), South Patrick Shores (0% Native American/Other), Patrick AFB (0.4% Native American/Other), Palm Shores (0.3% Native American/Other), and Melbourne (0.6% Native American/Other).
Satellite Beach's Multiracial Population
505 residents of Satellite Beach, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Satellite Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Satellite Beach ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Satellite Beach's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Satellite Beach's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.5%.
Satellite Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring South Patrick Shores (2.2% Multiracial). Satellite Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Patrick AFB (5.4% Multiracial), Palm Shores (5.6% Multiracial), and Melbourne (5.8% 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.