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 to stop the area from being annexed into the city of Melbourne. Since 2000, the city has experienced the highest population growth percentage of any municipality in Brevard County. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 US Census, the population was 25,924, up from 18,355 at the 2010 census.
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History
Voters created the city in 1959 to stop the area from being annexed into the City of Melbourne.
In 1970, the city's population was approximately 3,050.
Since 2000, the city has experienced the highest population growth percentage of any municipality in Brevard County.
In 2005, the City of West Melbourne started charging property taxes for the first time in its existence (since 1959). Prior to 2005, the city survived on a "fees only" tax revenue system for its $17 million budget.
From 2005 to 2014, home-schooled students, all three children from a West Melbourne family, won the state spelling bee championship a total of seven times, from two to three times each.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the City of West Melbourne is located at 28°4′40″N 80°39′55″W / 28.07778°N 80.66528°W (28.077895, −80.665326).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.2 square miles (26.5 km2). 10.2 square miles (26.4 km2) of it is land, and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) of it (0.21%) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the City of West Melbourne has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
| 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
| 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% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 and 2020 census
| 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 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 25,924 people, 8,941 households, and 5,332 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 18,355 people, 6,923 households, and 4,598 families residing in the city.
Education
West Melbourne served by the Brevard Public Schools.
Schools within West Melbourne include:
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, K–12
Economy
Personal income
In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $37,391, and the median income for a family was $46,486. Males had a median income of $38,693 versus $27,040 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,006. About 4.9% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.
Workforce
In 2007, the average size of West Melbourne's labor force was 5,074. Of that group, 4,783 were employed and 291 were unemployed, for an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
Housing
In 2008, 83 building permits were issued. This was down from 174 permits in 2007, which was up from 142 permits in 2006.
The median home price in 2007 was $226,000.
Infrastructure
Roads
Interstate 95 – There is one exit in West Melbourne: Exit 180 (U.S. 192). The newer Exit 182 is nearby to West Melbourne, however.
U.S. 192 – The main route through West Melbourne, locally known as New Haven Avenue. Almost all economic activity is located along this road. Major intersections include Interstate 95, CR 511, and CR 509.
CR 509 – Locally known as Wickham Road north of U.S. 192 and Minton Road south of U.S. 192, this route forms a main transportation route through the south-central part of the county. Major intersections include U.S. 192 and Ellis Road.
CR 511 – Locally known as John Rodes Parkway, this road is a non-freeway parallel to Interstate 95. Major intersections include U.S. 192 and Ellis Road.
Potable water
In 2017, West Melbourne residents were still purchasing their water from the utility owned by the neighboring City of Melbourne. It cost slightly over 1.1 cents per gallon, for a consumer of 3,000 US gallons (11,000 L; 2,500 imp gal) monthly. The city owns its underground network of conduits.
Recreation
On the fifth of January 2016, the Space Coast Field of Dreams opened to the public in the West Melbourne Community Park.
See also
In Spanish: West Melbourne para niños
