Satellite Beach, Brevard County, Florida Population and Demographics

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

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 Satellite Beach, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Satellite Beach, Florida. The estimated population of Satellite Beach, Florida is 11,093 people, with a median age of 42.2.

We can look at the total population in Satellite Beach over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,093
+0.85%
+4.80%
2020
11,000
+1.17%
-
2019
10,873
+1.42%
-
2018
10,721
+1.28%
-
2017
10,585
- -

Population of Satellite Beach, Florida by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
82.5%
84.4%
-2.25%
Black/African American
1.8%
3.7%
-51.35%
Native
0.2%
0.4%
-50.00%
Hispanic
9.7%
7.9%
+22.78%
Asian
1.2%
0.7%
+71.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.8%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
1.9%
+52.63%
Other
1.7%
0.1%
+1,600.00%

This data can be very important 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 Satellite Beach, Florida by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.2 -1.63% 42.4 0% 42 -3.45%
2020 42.9 -3.16% 42.4 -0.93% 43.5 -4.81%
2019 44.3 -2.42% 42.8 -1.38% 45.7 -2.35%
2018 45.4 +3.42% 43.4 -1.59% 46.8 +6.61%
2017 43.9 - 44.1 - 43.9 -

The median age of Satellite Beach, Florida 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, 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 9 676 -16.72% 587 -15.82% 566 486
10 to 19 577 +68.16% 816 +38.28% 1,079 1,048
20 to 29 339 -64.41% 410 7.47% 159 404
30 to 39 563 +37.98% 530 +46.36% 802 794
40 to 49 881 -20.85% 799 +2.27% 706 805
50 to 59 517 +30.63% 769 -16.56% 671 636
60 to 69 741 +8.35% 726 +16.25% 793 851
70+ 798 -19.61% 856 -24.19% 642 651

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Satellite Beach, Florida is $92,750.00.

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 Satellite Beach.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $90,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $111,359.00
  • 65 and over
    $75,032.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Satellite Beach, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Satellite Beach, 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 Satellite Beach, Florida is currently $122,441.00.

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.

16.65% of households in Satellite Beach 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 Satellite Beach against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.61%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.53%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.25%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.07%
  • $200,000 or more
    16.65%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Satellite Beach is $45,646.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Satellite Beach 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
    23.48%
  • Bachelor's degree
    51.31%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.42%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13.52%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.27%

Employment

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

The total population of Satellite Beach over the age of 16 is 8,660.

Of those people, a total of 63.10% 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 Satellite Beach is 58.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 746 45.00% 8.30%
20 to 24 years 251 53.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 312 87.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 704 85.40% 29.80%
35 to 44 years 1,514 88.80% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 1,558 84.70% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 638 86.80% 2.70%
60 to 64 years 1,011 66.40% 1.20%
65 to 74 years 1,165 19.20% 3.10%
75 years and over 761 1.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Satellite Beach. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,695 62.00% 4.10%
Black or African American 201 91.00% 41.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 26 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 105 57.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 133 62.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 500 73.80% 6.10%
Hispanic or Latino 881 69.60% 1.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,214 61.70% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Satellite Beach as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Satellite Beach is 5,032, with median earnings of $51,518.00.

Women in Satellite Beach, Florida earning approximately 66.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,032 $51,518.00
Male 2,560 $65,125.00
Female 2,472 $43,133.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings 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 643 $92,625.00
Business and Financial 387 $89,659.00
Computer and Mathematical 251 $123,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 382 $107,971.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $74,545.00
Community and Social Service 66 $43,958.00
Legal 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 348 $42,917.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 107 $35,368.00
Healthcare Practitioners 535 $54,127.00
Healthcare Support 100 $30,484.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 170 $84,167.00
Law Enforcement 58 $62,885.00
Food Preparation and Serving 140 $18,509.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 93 $2,574.00
Personal Care and Service 118 $15,147.00
Sales 621 $52,589.00
Office and Administrative Support 424 $33,824.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $50,114.00
Production 281 $30,960.00
Transportation and Material Moving 49 $76,705.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

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 396 $84,722.00 247 $95,341.00
Business and Financial 185 $107,279.00 202 $65,595.00
Computer and Mathematical 201 $132,737.00 50 $100,333.00
Architecture and Engineering 355 $108,460.00 27 $81,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $0.00 24 $89,643.00
Community and Social Service 25 $76,705.00 41 $12,321.00
Legal 12 $0.00 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 34 $57,763.00 314 $42,639.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 61 $103,681.00 46 $18,846.00
Healthcare Practitioners 127 $134,688.00 408 $51,136.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00 93 $30,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 126 $84,074.00 44 $90,109.00
Law Enforcement 43 $64,327.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 45 $14,125.00 95 $18,910.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 81 $2,499.00 12 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 62 $0.00 56 $0.00
Sales 171 $42,212.00 450 $55,216.00
Office and Administrative Support 103 $22,050.00 321 $34,485.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $50,114.00 0 $0.00
Production 281 $30,960.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 49 $76,705.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is 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 4,036 households in Satellite Beach, with an average household size of 2.74 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 2,957 families in Satellite Beach with an average family size of 3.22 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.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,543 154 260 1,079
Average Household Size 3.36 2.58 3.03 1.23
Total Families 2,543 154 260 0
Average Household Size 3.32 2.51 2.75 0

Poverty

Of the 2,957 families in Satellite Beach, 1.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Satellite Beach:

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 4,550 housing units in Satellite Beach, Florida.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,036 88.70%
Vacant 514 11.30%

13.93% of the total 4,550 housing units in Satellite Beach are rental units. This is approximately 634 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,292 are occupied by the owner - or 72.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Satellite Beach is $1,799.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Satellite Beach 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
    110
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    22
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    127
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    281
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    156
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    44
  • $3,000 or more
    4

Property Value

The median value of a property in Satellite Beach is $342,800.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    44
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    55
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    100
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    81
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    780
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,776
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    411
  • $1,000,000 or more
    45

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    3
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    377
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,223
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,176
  • 1980 to 1989
    766
  • 1990 to 1999
    326
  • 2000 to 2009
    442
  • 2010 to 2013
    223
  • 2014 or later
    14

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 Satellite Beach that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    53
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,143
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,094
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    746

Commuting to Work

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

26.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Satellite Beach.

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
    168
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    346
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    339
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    909
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    897
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    209
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    748
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    54
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    96
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    197
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    317
  • 90 or more minutes
    131

Summary

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

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