What are the demographics of Melbourne, Florida?
As of the census of 2000, there were 71,382 people, 30,788 households, and 18,257 families residing in the city. A recent study shows the population to be around 74,600, with a metro population of about 510,000 people. The population density was 912.6/km sq (2,363.9/mi sq). There were 33,678 housing units at an average density of 430.6/km sq (1,115.3/mi sq). The racial makeup of the city was 84.53% White, 9.33% African American, 0.34% Native American, 2.32% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from Race (United States Census)other races, and 2.21% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race constitute 5.54% of the population. There were 30,788 households out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were Marriagemarried couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or old
