Melbourne Village, Florida facts for kids
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Melbourne Village, Florida
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| Town of Melbourne Village | ||
The Original Melbourne Village Town Hall
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| Motto(s):
"The Town That Really Cares!"
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Location in Brevard County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County |  Brevard |
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| Settled | 1946 | |
| Incorporated | 1957 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Commission | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 681 | |
| • Density | 1,172.12/sq mi (452.31/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
32904
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| Area code(s) | 321 | |
| FIPS code | 12-44075 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286687 | |
Melbourne Village is a small town in Brevard County, Florida. It is part of a larger area that includes Palm Bay, Melbourne, and Titusville, Florida. Melbourne Village is the smallest town in Brevard County based on its population. In 2020, about 681 people lived there, which was a small increase from 662 people in 2010.
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History of Melbourne Village
How Melbourne Village Started
After World War II, three women named Virginia Wood, Elizabeth Nutting, and Margaret Hutchinson moved from Dayton, Ohio. They came to the area near Melbourne, Florida. Their dream was to create a special community. They wanted a simple lifestyle, close to nature. This idea was called an "intentional community." It was a way to respond to the tough times of the Great Depression.
A thinker named Ralph Borsodi also lived in Melbourne Village from 1950 to 1960. His ideas influenced many of the first residents. Many early families cleared their own land and built their own homes. They also ran small businesses from home. These included organic gardening and raising chinchillas. This helped them support themselves. There was even a community store that worked on an honor system.
Building the First Homes
Right after World War II, it was hard to find building materials for regular people. So, early families bought old military barracks from nearby bases. They moved these barracks to Melbourne Village. Two of these old barracks are still standing today. One is the Original Melbourne Village Hall. The other is a private home.
Becoming an Official Town
The Town of Melbourne Village became an official town in 1957. This happened because people were worried. They didn't want their community to be taken over by Melbourne. They also didn't want to be included when West Melbourne, Florida became a town.
Geography and Environment
Where is Melbourne Village Located?
Melbourne Village is located at 28°5′18″N 80°40′1″W / 28.08833°N 80.66694°W.
The town covers about 0.6 square miles (1.0 km2). Most of this area is land, but there are also a few small ponds.
West Melbourne surrounds Melbourne Village on most sides. However, the northeastern part of the town shares a border with Melbourne.
Nature in Melbourne Village
Most of the land lots in Melbourne Village are between 0.33 acres (0.13 ha) and 1.0 acre (0.40 ha). Houses are built among the native oak and pine trees. It's very common for a lot in Melbourne Village to have lots of tree cover. This comes from mature live oaks and southern pines.
Climate
The weather in Melbourne Village has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild. The area has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a lot of rain, especially in summer.
| Climate data for Melbourne Village, FL | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 89 (32) |
91 (33) |
93 (34) |
97 (36) |
99 (37) |
101 (38) |
102 (39) |
101 (38) |
98 (37) |
96 (36) |
91 (33) |
93 (34) |
102 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 71 (22) |
74 (23) |
77 (25) |
81 (27) |
86 (30) |
89 (32) |
91 (33) |
91 (33) |
88 (31) |
84 (29) |
79 (26) |
73 (23) |
82 (28) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 60 (16) |
63 (17) |
66 (19) |
71 (22) |
77 (25) |
81 (27) |
82 (28) |
82 (28) |
81 (27) |
76 (24) |
70 (21) |
63 (17) |
73 (23) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 49 (9) |
52 (11) |
55 (13) |
60 (16) |
67 (19) |
72 (22) |
73 (23) |
73 (23) |
73 (23) |
68 (20) |
60 (16) |
53 (12) |
63 (17) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 17 (−8) |
27 (−3) |
25 (−4) |
35 (2) |
47 (8) |
55 (13) |
60 (16) |
60 (16) |
57 (14) |
41 (5) |
30 (−1) |
21 (−6) |
17 (−8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.27 (58) |
2.63 (67) |
3.28 (83) |
2.13 (54) |
3.29 (84) |
6.71 (170) |
5.96 (151) |
7.68 (195) |
7.64 (194) |
5.06 (129) |
2.88 (73) |
2.57 (65) |
52.10 (1,323) |
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 458 | — | |
| 1970 | 597 | 30.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,004 | 68.2% | |
| 1990 | 591 | −41.1% | |
| 2000 | 706 | 19.5% | |
| 2010 | 662 | −6.2% | |
| 2020 | 681 | 2.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the United States Census counted 681 people living in Melbourne Village. There were 322 households and 238 families. In 2010, there were 662 people, 285 households, and 201 families.
Who Lives in Melbourne Village?
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Melbourne Village, based on the 2010 and 2020 censuses.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 624 | 595 | 94.26% | 87.37% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1 | 3 | 0.15% | 0.44% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 3 | 0.60% | 0.44% |
| Asian (NH) | 11 | 9 | 1.66% | 1.32% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 31 | 0.00% | 4.55% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22 | 40 | 3.32% | 5.87% |
| Total | 662 | 681 |
Parks and Outdoor Fun
Erna Nixon Park
Erna Nixon Park is a large park, about 54-acre (22 ha) in size. It opened in 1976. This park is a special home for many native plants, birds, and animals. You might see gopher tortoises, indigo snakes, and even bobcats living there. It's a wonderful place to explore nature!
Images for kids
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The Original Melbourne Village Town Hall
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Seal of Melbourne Village, Florida
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Location of Melbourne Village in Brevard County, Florida
See also
In Spanish: Melbourne Village para niños
