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Cocoa West, Florida
Location in Brevard County and the state of Florida
Location in Brevard County and the state of Florida
Country  United States
State  Florida
County Brevard
Area
 • Total 3.65 sq mi (9.45 km2)
 • Land 3.65 sq mi (9.45 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
18 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 5,939
 • Density 1,627.12/sq mi (628.25/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code 12-13225

Cocoa West is a community in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.

In 2020, about 5,939 people lived in Cocoa West. This number was a little higher than in 2010. The community is very close to Lake Poinsett and Canaveral Groves. Cocoa West is also part of a larger area called the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a big region that includes several cities and towns.

Where is Cocoa West Located?

Cocoa West is found in Florida, a state in the southeastern United States. Its exact location is 28°21′42″N 80°45′47″W / 28.361735°N 80.762949°W / 28.361735; -80.762949.

The total area of Cocoa West is about 9.4 square kilometers (or 3.6 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Cocoa West has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1990 6,160
2000 5,921 −3.9%
2010 5,925 0.1%
2020 5,939 0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 5,921 people living in Cocoa West. These people lived in about 2,237 homes. Out of these homes, 1,521 were families.

The population was spread out in terms of age. About 29.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Cocoa West was 34 years.

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