Cocoa Beach, Florida
Cocoa Beach: City in Florida
About
Cocoa Beach is a city located in the county of Brevard in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,231 and a population density of 286 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,649 inhabitants.
The city was created 100 years ago in 1924.
Quick Facts about Cocoa Beach
| Population : | 11,649 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| County : | Brevard County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 321 |
| Area : | 39.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 0 feet / 0 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1925 (100 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 10:56:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 32931 |
| Density : | 297 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cocoa Beach is located at 28°19'14"N 80°36'33"W (28.3205500, -80.6092200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Cocoa Beach
Demographics
The population of Cocoa Beach increased by 3.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,231 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,153 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,190 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,207 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,267 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,433 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,576 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,674 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,705 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,705 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,649 | -0.48% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,021 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 22,927 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 21,537 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 22,935 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.1% |
| White only, percent : | 92.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 48.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 46.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 935 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,434 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,434 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $93,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,180 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $417 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $696 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 9 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,997 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.79 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 76.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 22.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 25,750 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 74,761 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 220,951 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,577 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,248 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,604 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 493 |
| 2019 total employment : | 7,524 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 415,547 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 5.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,496 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,627 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 806 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 553 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 397 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,158 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 121 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,431 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 25.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 908.39 |
Best Things to Do in Cocoa Beach
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Where ot Eat in Cocoa Beach
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Where to Stay in Cocoa Beach
1 Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
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People born in Cocoa Beach (12)
People born in Cocoa Beach, including movie actress Chasey Lain, surfer Kelly Slater, association football player Ashlyn Harris, .
List
- Jumaine Jones (American basketball player) he was born in 10/02/1979
- Chris Mortellaro (American basketball player) he was born in 25/03/1982
- John Pescatore (American rower) he was born in 02/02/1964
- Terry Wolverton (American writer) she was born in 23/08/1954
- Justin Jackson (American basketball player (1990-)) he was born in 13/10/1990
- Buck Curran (American singer-songwriter-guitarist, record producer and guitar maker) he was born in 23/05/1967
- Melanie Harrison Okoro (Marine estuarine and environmental scientist) she was born in 01/01/1982
- Watch Out For Snakes he was born in 21/04/1981
- Jan Davis (American engineer and astronaut) she was born in 01/11/1953
Schools in Cocoa Beach
College & universities near Cocoa Beach, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 372462 | Academy of Cosmetology | Merritt Island (FL) | 32953 |
| 132693 | Eastern Florida State College | Cocoa (FL) | 32922 |
| 476771 | Ambiance Beauty & Barber Academy Inc | Melbourne (FL) | 32935-8771 |
| 385132 | The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne | Melbourne (FL) | 32904 |
| 133881 | Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne (FL) | 32901-6975 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cocoa Beach, FL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIS | Kissimmee | 111 East Dakin Ave. | RAIL |
| WPK | Winter Park | 150 West Morse Blvd | RAIL |
| ORL | Orlando Health/Amtrak | 1400 Sligh Blvd. | RAIL |
| SFA | Sanford | 600 South Persimmon Avenue | RAIL |
| DLD | DeLand | 2491 Old New York Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Cocoa Beach
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa Beach Post Office | Cocoa Beach (FL) | 32931 |
| Patrick Afb Post Office | Patrick AFB (FL) | 32925 |
| Cape Canaveral Post Office | Cape Canaveral (FL) | 32920 |
| Rockledg Post Office | Rockledge (FL) | 32955 |
| Cocoa Villag Post Office | Cocoa (FL) | 32922 |
Other cities in Brevard County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brevard County , FL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay | 116,932 | The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida. |
| Melbourne | 83,376 | The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida. |
| Titusville | 46,619 | The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida. |
| Merritt Island | 34,743 | Census designated place in Brevard County, Florida, United States |
| Rockledge | 28,253 | City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America |
| West Melbourne | 26,761 | City in Florida, United States of America |
| Cocoa | 18,694 | City in Brevard County, Florida, United States |
| Port Saint John | 12,267 | City in South Africa |
| Satellite Beach | 11,124 | City in Florida |
| Cape Canaveral | 10,427 | Cape at the Atlantic coast of Florida, United States |
| Micco | 9,052 | Census-designated place in Brevard County, Florida |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 8,517 | City in Brevard County, Florida, United States |
| Mims | 7,058 | Census designated place |
| South Patrick Shores | 5,875 | City in United States of America |
| Grant-Valkaria | 4,326 | Human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America |
| June Park | 4,094 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Cocoa Beach distances to largest Florida cities
