32920 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32920, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32920 is a zip code in Brevard County, Florida, which covers Cocoa Beach-Cape Canaveral CCD and Space Center, with a total population of 9,979 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 32920 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32920.

The estimated population of people living in 32920 is 9,979, with a median age of 58.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32920 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,979
 -3.93% -0.97%
2020
10,387
+1.01%
-
2019
10,283
+1%
-
2018
10,181
+1.03%
-
2017
10,077
 - -

Population of 32920 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32920 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.3%
90.9%
 -0.66%
Black/African American
0.8%
1.6%
 -50.00%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.7%
4.5%
 +26.67%
Asian
1%
1.2%
 -16.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
1.6%
 +25.00%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32920 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 32920 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32920 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32920 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 58.6 +1.38% 58.8 +3.52% 58.1 -1.02%
2020 57.8 +0.17% 56.8 +2.16% 58.7 -1.34%
2019 57.7 +1.05% 55.6 +0.91% 59.5 +1.88%
2018 57.1 +0.18% 55.1 +1.47% 58.4 -0.68%
2017 57 - 54.3 - 58.8 -

The median age of the 32920 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 32920 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 407 -14.97% 268 -32.18% 281 183
10 to 19 289 -40.58% 149 -63.72% 179 66
20 to 29 680 -56.7% 386 -18.89% 357 312
30 to 39 342 +27.58% 380 0.11% 414 376
40 to 49 452 -15.88% 454 -7.75% 362 413
50 to 59 1,041 +15.36% 928 +35.39% 1,171 1,283
60 to 69 867 +25.02% 1,015 +4.42% 1,104 1,052
70+ 1,039 +28.79% 1,380 -23.72% 1,355 1,071

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32920 zip code is $58,396.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 32920.

  • Under 25
    $26,008.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,349.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,771.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,417.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32920 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 32920, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 32920 is currently $76,151.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.05% of households in 32920 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 32920 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.78%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.75%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.08%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.27%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.16%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.05%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32920 is $45,968.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32920 by the total population of 32920.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32920 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32920 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.49%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.40%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.41%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.35%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32920 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32920 zip over the age of 16 is 9,418.

Of those people, a total of 54.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 32920 is 52.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 32920 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 148 66.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 343 70.80% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 326 84.40% 3.30%
30 to 34 years 304 98.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 886 89.10% 12.70%
45 to 54 years 1,333 86.00% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 1,496 79.70% 1.20%
60 to 64 years 1,153 48.70% 1.80%
65 to 74 years 2,106 21.20% 4.70%
75 years and over 1,323 5.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32920. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,928 54.30% 3.80%
Black or African American 74 93.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 90 37.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 129 38.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 184 69.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 527 55.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,586 53.70% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32920 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 32920 is 4,899, with median earnings of $40,154.00.

Women in 32920 are earning approximately 80.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,899 $40,154.00
Male 2,657 $45,012.00
Female 2,242 $36,212.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32920 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 507 $91,616.00
Business and Financial 295 $80,156.00
Computer and Mathematical 164 $91,029.00
Architecture and Engineering 245 $77,188.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $0.00
Community and Social Service 40 $33,704.00
Legal 31 $0.00
Educational and Library 126 $31,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 317 $31,304.00
Healthcare Practitioners 149 $46,010.00
Healthcare Support 188 $35,845.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 95 $42,361.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 400 $24,706.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 161 $45,508.00
Personal Care and Service 152 $18,594.00
Sales 416 $42,746.00
Office and Administrative Support 550 $25,811.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 265 $28,204.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 122 $75,385.00
Production 169 $73,893.00
Transportation and Material Moving 299 $57,940.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32920 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 32920.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 313 $102,679.00 194 $49,113.00
Business and Financial 123 $55,313.00 172 $81,027.00
Computer and Mathematical 103 $90,662.00 61 $120,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 227 $108,250.00 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 40 $33,704.00
Legal 18 $0.00 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 55 $0.00 71 $54,271.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 167 $31,304.00 150 $35,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 33 $50,417.00 116 $44,531.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 188 $35,845.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 59 $38,681.00 36 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 142 $9,470.00 258 $26,163.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 146 $45,714.00 15 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 34 $18,333.00 118 $19,091.00
Sales 134 $53,542.00 282 $39,758.00
Office and Administrative Support 227 $22,485.00 323 $26,504.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 255 $28,348.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 122 $75,385.00 0 $0.00
Production 88 $63,269.00 81 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 255 $57,631.00 44 $66,204.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,906 households in 32920, with an average household size of 1.69 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,560 families living in the 32920 zip code with an average family size of 2.27 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 32920:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,957 157 446 3,346
Average Household Size 2.13 3.11 3.23 1.16
Total Families 1,957 157 446 0
Average Household Size 2.12 2.18 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 2,560 families living in 32920, 6.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32920:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,983 housing units in 32920.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,906 65.75%
Vacant 3,077 34.25%

25.19% of the total 8,983 housing units in 32920 are rental units. This is approximately 2,263 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,535 are occupied by the owner - or 39.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32920 is $938.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32920 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    108
  • Less than $500
    12
  • $500 to $999
    1,273
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    538
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    310
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    87
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    28
  • $3,000 or more
    15

Property Value

The median value of a property in 32920 is $270,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32920 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    223
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    171
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    240
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    407
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,013
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,080
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    391
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32920. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32920 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    44
  • 1940 to 1949
    40
  • 1950 to 1959
    504
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,560
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,223
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,265
  • 1990 to 1999
    927
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,285
  • 2010 to 2013
    110
  • 2014 or later
    25

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 32920 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    531
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,933
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,165
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    277

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32920 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32920 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32920.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    137
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    528
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    890
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    485
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    424
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    224
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    501
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    181
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    249
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    408
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    100
  • 90 or more minutes
    45

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 32920 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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