West Melbourne, FL Demographics

A map of West Melbourne's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	19,388	17,858	67.3%	68.9%
Hispanic	4,383	3,221	15.2%	12.4%
Asian	1,729	1,924	6.0%	7.4%
Multiracial	1,588	1,320	5.5%	5.1%
Black	1,099	1,335	3.8%	5.1%
Native American/Other	608	266	2.1%	1.0%

West Melbourne, Florida has an estimated population of 28,795, a large increase from the 25,924 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.3% White, 15.2% Hispanic, 6.0% Asian, 5.5% Multiracial, 3.8% Black, and 2.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Melbourne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Melbourne has become more 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 West Melbourne, that probability was 49.9% in 2020 and 51.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Melbourne is ranked the 150th 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). West Melbourne was ranked the 159th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Melbourne's White Population

19,388 residents of West Melbourne, or 67.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Melbourne is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. West Melbourne ranks 468th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Melbourne's White population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. White residents' share of West Melbourne's population has decreased from 68.9% to 67.3%.

West Melbourne is more White than neighboring Palm Bay (50.8% White). West Melbourne is less White than neighboring June Park (71.5% White), Melbourne Village (81.6% White), Melbourne (68.4% White), and Indialantic (84.9% White).

West Melbourne's Black Population

1,099 residents of West Melbourne, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Melbourne is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. West Melbourne ranks 494th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Melbourne's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.7%. Black residents' share of West Melbourne's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.8%.

West Melbourne is more Black than neighboring June Park (3.5% Black), Melbourne Village (2.4% Black), and Indialantic (0% Black). West Melbourne is less Black than neighboring Melbourne (10% Black), and Palm Bay (18.5% Black).

West Melbourne's Asian Population

1,729 residents of West Melbourne, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Melbourne is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. West Melbourne ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Melbourne's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. Asian residents' share of West Melbourne's population has decreased from 7.4% to 6.0%.

West Melbourne is more Asian than neighboring June Park (1.6% Asian), Melbourne Village (1.4% Asian), Melbourne (3.1% Asian), Palm Bay (2.2% Asian), and Indialantic (1.5% Asian).

West Melbourne's Hispanic Population

4,383 residents of West Melbourne, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Melbourne is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Melbourne ranks 468th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Melbourne's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.1%. Hispanic residents' share of West Melbourne's population has increased from 12.4% to 15.2%.

West Melbourne is more Hispanic than neighboring June Park (14% Hispanic), Melbourne Village (8.9% Hispanic), Melbourne (12.2% Hispanic), and Indialantic (7.1% Hispanic). West Melbourne is less Hispanic than neighboring Palm Bay (20.6% Hispanic).

West Melbourne's Native American/Other Population

608 residents of West Melbourne, 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 West Melbourne is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Melbourne ranks 234th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Melbourne's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 128.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Melbourne's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.1%.

West Melbourne is more Native American/Other than neighboring June Park (1.1% Native American/Other), Melbourne Village (0% Native American/Other), Melbourne (0.6% Native American/Other), Palm Bay (1.2% Native American/Other), and Indialantic (1.6% Native American/Other).

West Melbourne's Multiracial Population

1,588 residents of West Melbourne, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Melbourne is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Melbourne ranks 146th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Melbourne's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.3%. Multiracial residents' share of West Melbourne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

West Melbourne is more Multiracial than neighboring Indialantic (4.9% Multiracial). West Melbourne is less Multiracial than neighboring June Park (8.3% Multiracial), Melbourne Village (5.7% Multiracial), Melbourne (5.8% Multiracial), and Palm Bay (6.8% 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.