Population 632,780 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Brevard County
Household size in Brevard County
| Period | Brevard County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Brevard County run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.47 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Brevard County
| Period | Brevard County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.7 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Brevard County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Brevard County
| Period | Brevard County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Brevard County than nationally: 9.2%, against 11.6%. Brevard County has a lower share of single-parent households than most Florida counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Brevard County
Renters in Brevard County
| Period | Brevard County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Brevard County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the south.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Brevard County
| Period | Brevard County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Brevard County than nationally: 12.7%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Brevard County
| Period | Brevard County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Brevard County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Brevard County
| Period | Brevard County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,026 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,034 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,231 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,688 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$661 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Brevard County costs $1,688 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in Florida as a whole ($1,816). Rents are up $661 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 33.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Brevard County
Bachelor's degrees in Brevard County
| Period | Brevard County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Brevard County as nationally: 33.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Brevard County
| Period | Brevard County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Brevard County is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Brevard County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Florida counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Brevard County
| Period | Brevard County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Brevard County is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Brevard County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard County | 2.52 | 46.2 | 9.2% | 23.3% | 12.7% | 1988 | $1,688 | 33.8% | 93.1% | 4.9% |
| Indian River County | 2.46 | 53.1 | 9.1% | 19.9% | 15.5% | 1993 | $1,650 | 32.9% | 91.7% | 4.5% |
| Osceola County | 3.03 | 37.4 | 13.1% | 34.7% | 14.5% | 2002 | $1,870 | 30.7% | 90.0% | 5.2% |
| Orange County | 2.81 | 37.5 | 12.0% | 43.2% | 11.1% | 1994 | $1,936 | 40.0% | 90.7% | 5.6% |
| Seminole County | 2.62 | 40.6 | 10.3% | 33.8% | 7.1% | 1990 | $1,926 | 43.0% | 94.0% | 4.2% |
| Volusia County | 2.39 | 46.5 | 10.8% | 26.3% | 12.0% | 1988 | $1,639 | 28.6% | 92.0% | 4.2% |
| St. Lucie County | 2.75 | 45.3 | 13.0% | 21.4% | 11.6% | 1995 | $1,825 | 26.2% | 88.6% | 6.5% |
| Okeechobee County | 2.64 | 42.1 | 13.1% | 26.1% | 17.8% | 1989 | $1,105 | 15.5% | 79.4% | 4.9% |
| Polk County | 2.80 | 40.5 | 13.1% | 29.5% | 14.4% | 1992 | $1,499 | 23.4% | 87.7% | 4.9% |
| Highlands County | 2.28 | 52.1 | 9.0% | 21.4% | 18.3% | 1986 | $1,160 | 20.7% | 86.3% | 6.8% |
| Lake County | 2.58 | 46.4 | 9.5% | 22.4% | 12.7% | 1998 | $1,718 | 29.6% | 91.8% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Brevard County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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