West Melbourne, Florida facts for kids
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West Melbourne, Florida
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| City of West Melbourne | ||
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| Motto(s):
"Creating New Horizons"
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Location in Brevard County and the U.S. state of Florida
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 West Melbourne, Florida
Location in the United States
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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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| Incorporated | September 11, 1959 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.86 sq mi (28.13 km2) | |
| • Land | 10.66 sq mi (27.60 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) | |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 25,924 | |
| • Density | 2,432.81/sq mi (939.28/km2) | |
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| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
32904, 32912
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| Area code(s) | 321 | |
| FIPS code | 12-76500 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0293092 | |
West Melbourne is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It was created in 1959. The main reason was to stop the area from becoming part of the nearby city of Melbourne.
Since 2000, West Melbourne has grown a lot. It has had the highest population growth of any city in Brevard County. It is part of the larger Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville, Florida area. In 2020, about 25,924 people lived there. This was a big jump from 18,355 people in 2010.
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History of West Melbourne
West Melbourne was officially created in 1959. People living there voted to form their own city. This was done to prevent the area from being taken over by the City of Melbourne.
In 1970, about 3,050 people lived in West Melbourne. The city has grown a lot since then.
Since the year 2000, West Melbourne has seen the fastest growth in population compared to other cities in Brevard County.
In 2005, West Melbourne started collecting property taxes for the first time. Before this, the city ran on money from fees only. These taxes help pay for city services and projects.
From 2005 to 2014, a family from West Melbourne had three children who were homeschooled. These children won the state spelling bee championship seven times in total! Each child won two or three times.
Geography and Location
West Melbourne is located in Florida. Its exact spot is at 28.077895 degrees north and 80.665326 degrees west.
The U.S. Census Bureau says the city covers about 26.5 square kilometers (10.2 square miles). Most of this area, about 26.4 square kilometers (10.2 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
Climate in West Melbourne
The weather in West Melbourne has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild, meaning they are not too cold.
According to the Köppen climate classification, West Melbourne has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is known for warm, wet summers and mild winters.
| Climate data for West Melbourne, 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) |
Demographics of West Melbourne
Demographics is the study of a population. It looks at things like how many people live somewhere and what groups they belong to.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,266 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,050 | 34.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,078 | 66.5% | |
| 1990 | 8,399 | 65.4% | |
| 2000 | 9,824 | 17.0% | |
| 2010 | 18,355 | 86.8% | |
| 2020 | 25,924 | 41.2% | |
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Population Changes (2010 and 2020)
The table below shows the different groups of people living in West Melbourne. It compares the numbers from the 2010 and 2020 censuses.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 14,547 | 17,858 | 79.25% | 68.89% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 805 | 1,335 | 4.39% | 5.15% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 36 | 62 | 0.20% | 0.24% |
| Asian (NH) | 904 | 1,924 | 4.93% | 7.42% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 3 | 18 | 0.02% | 0.07% |
| Some other race (NH) | 38 | 186 | 0.21% | 0.72% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 369 | 1,320 | 2.01% | 5.09% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,653 | 3,221 | 9.01% | 12.42% |
| Total | 18,355 | 25,924 |
In 2020, there were 25,924 people living in West Melbourne. There were 8,941 households and 5,332 families.
In 2010, there were 18,355 people. There were 6,923 households and 4,598 families in the city.
Education in West Melbourne
Schools in West Melbourne are part of the Brevard Public Schools system.
Here are some of the schools located within West Melbourne:
Elementary Schools
- Meadowlane Primary/Intermediate Elementary
- West Melbourne Elementary School for Science
Middle School
- Central Middle School
Private Schools
- Brevard Christian School
- Calvary Chapel Academy
- New Hope Lutheran Academy
- West Melbourne Christian Academy, for grades K–12
Economy and Work
The economy of West Melbourne involves how people earn money and how businesses operate.
Personal Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in the city was about $37,391. For families, the average income was around $46,486. Men generally earned about $38,693, while women earned about $27,040. The average income per person in the city was $24,006.
About 4.9% of families and 7.8% of all people lived below the poverty line. This means they earned less money than needed for basic living. This included 9.9% of those under 18 and 6.8% of those aged 65 or older.
Workforce
In 2007, about 5,074 people in West Melbourne were part of the workforce. This means they were either working or looking for a job. Out of this group, 4,783 people had jobs. About 291 people were unemployed, meaning they were looking for work but couldn't find it. This made the unemployment rate 5.7%.
Housing
In 2008, 83 permits were given out to build new homes. This number was lower than in 2007, when 174 permits were issued. In 2006, there were 142 permits.
The average price for a home in West Melbourne in 2007 was $226,000.
City Infrastructure
Infrastructure refers to the basic facilities and systems that a city needs to function. This includes roads and water systems.
Roads and Highways
Interstate 95 – This major highway has one exit in West Melbourne, which is Exit 180 (U.S. 192). Another exit, Exit 182, is also very close to West Melbourne.
U.S. 192 – This is the main road that goes through West Melbourne. It is known as New Haven Avenue. Most of the businesses and shops are located along this road. It connects with Interstate 95, CR 511, and CR 509.
CR 509 – This road is called Wickham Road north of U.S. 192 and Minton Road south of U.S. 192. It is an important route for getting around the middle-southern part of the county. It crosses U.S. 192 and Ellis Road.
CR 511 – This road is also known as John Rodes Parkway. It runs next to Interstate 95 but is not a freeway. It connects with U.S. 192 and Ellis Road.
Drinking Water
In 2017, people in West Melbourne bought their drinking water from the city of Melbourne. It cost a little over 1 cent per gallon. This was for someone using about 3,000 gallons of water each month. West Melbourne owns the pipes and underground system that delivers the water.
Recreation and Parks
West Melbourne has places for fun and activities.
On January 5, 2016, the Space Coast Field of Dreams opened. This special park is located in the West Melbourne Community Park. It offers a place for sports and outdoor activities.
See also
In Spanish: West Melbourne para niños
