Viera West, FL Demographics

A map of Viera West's Population by Race

Viera West, Florida has an estimated population of 17,984, an increase from the 16,688 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic, 6.3% Asian, 4.1% Multiracial, 3.7% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Viera West, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Viera West is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Viera West, that probability was 46.6% in 2020 and 46.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Viera West is ranked the 227th 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). Viera West was ranked the 232nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Viera West's White Population

12,801 residents of Viera West, or 71.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Viera West is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Viera West ranks 438th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viera West's White population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Viera West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 71.2%.

Viera West is more White than neighboring Rockledge (68% White), and Cocoa West (46.2% White). Viera West is less White than neighboring Viera East (80% White), Merritt Island (82.7% White), and Palm Shores (75.7% White).

Viera West's Black Population

662 residents of Viera West, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Viera West is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Viera West ranks 525th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viera West's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Black residents' share of Viera West's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.7%.

Viera West is more Black than neighboring Merritt Island (2.7% Black), and Palm Shores (0.8% Black). Viera West is less Black than neighboring Viera East (4.6% Black), Rockledge (14.4% Black), and Cocoa West (33.8% Black).

Viera West's Asian Population

1,134 residents of Viera West, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Viera West is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Viera West ranks 34th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viera West's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Asian residents' share of Viera West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Viera West is more Asian than neighboring Viera East (2.6% Asian), Rockledge (1.5% Asian), Merritt Island (3.2% Asian), Palm Shores (1.1% Asian), and Cocoa West (0% Asian).

Viera West's Hispanic Population

2,534 residents of Viera West, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Viera West is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Viera West ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viera West's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Viera West's population has increased from 11.8% to 14.1%.

Viera West is more Hispanic than neighboring Viera East (9.5% Hispanic), Rockledge (9.9% Hispanic), and Merritt Island (6.6% Hispanic). Viera West is less Hispanic than neighboring Palm Shores (16.5% Hispanic), and Cocoa West (15.5% Hispanic).

Viera West's Native American/Other Population

111 residents of Viera West, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Viera West is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Viera West ranks 341st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viera West's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Viera West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Viera West is more Native American/Other than neighboring Palm Shores (0.3% Native American/Other), and Cocoa West (0.2% Native American/Other). Viera West is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rockledge (1.8% Native American/Other).

Viera West's Multiracial Population

742 residents of Viera West, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Viera West is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Viera West ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viera West's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Viera West's population has decreased from 4.9% to 4.1%.

Viera West is more Multiracial than neighboring Viera East (2.8% Multiracial). Viera West is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockledge (4.4% Multiracial), Merritt Island (4.3% Multiracial), Palm Shores (5.6% Multiracial), and Cocoa West (4.3% 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.