Cocoa, Florida
Cocoa: city in Brevard County, Florida, United States
About
Cocoa is a city located in the county of Brevard in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,140. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,694 inhabitants.
The city was created 166 years ago in 1859.
Quick Facts about Cocoa
| Population | 18,694 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | Brevard County |
| Phone Area Codes | 321 |
| Water as percent of area | 13.46% |
| Land as percent of area | 86.54% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.3861,-80.7420 |
| Altitude | 36 feet / 11 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1860 (166 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:19:04 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 32922 |
| Population growth | 8.31% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Cocoa is located at 28°23'10"N 80°44'31"W (28.3861200, -80.7420000).
Cocoa map
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Cocoa
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Cocoa increased by 8.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,140 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,152 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,233 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,254 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,378 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,644 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,018 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,541 | 2.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,585 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,603 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,694 | 0.49% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,800 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,259 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,917 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,265 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.4% |
| White only, percent : | 79.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 7.7% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 76.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 176 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 14.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 82.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 82.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $314,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,788 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $446 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,374 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,754 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.21 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 27,196 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 251,982 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $47,285 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $95,652 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,697 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 561 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 279 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 128 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 512 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 54 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 453 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,620.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.25 |
Best Things to Do in Cocoa
1Cocoa Riverfront Park
401 Riveredge Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922, United States View details
Phone: +13216393500 | Website available
2Historic Cocoa Village Association
600 Florida Ave #104, Cocoa, FL 32922, United States View details
Phone: +13216319075 | Website available
3The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse (CVP)
300 Brevard Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922, United States View details
Phone: +13216365050 | Website available
4F. Burton Smith Regional Park
7575 W King St, Cocoa, FL 32926, United States View details
Phone: +13216331874 | Website available
5Lee Wenner Park
300 Riveredge Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922, United States View details
Phone: +13216331874 | Website available
Where to Eat in Cocoa
1Taco Bell
2721 Clearlake Rd, Cocoa, FL 32922, United States View details
Phone: +13216318938 | Website available
2Beef 'O' Brady's
2301 FL-524 #170-175, Cocoa, FL 32926, United States View details
Phone: +13216371133 | Website available
3Woody’s Bar-B-Q
4885 US-1, Cocoa, FL 32927, United States View details
Phone: +13217357427 | Website available
4Dunkin'
Shell Gas Station, 3820 Fay Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32927, United States View details
Phone: +13218480991 | Website available
5Subway
801 Dixon Blvd Space # 32A, Cocoa, FL 32922, United States View details
Phone: +13216367352 | Website available
Where to Stay in Cocoa
1Best Western Cocoa Inn
4225 W King St, Cocoa, FL 32926, United States View details
Phone: +13216321065 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Cocoa
1Cocoa City Clerk
65 Stone St, Cocoa, FL 32922 View details
Phone: +13214338480 | Website available
2Brevard County Central Area Parks Operations
840 Forrest Ave #7517, Cocoa, FL 32922, United States View details
Phone: +13216331874
3Vocational Rehabilitation
1970 Michigan Ave building a-1, Cocoa, FL 32922, United States View details
Phone: +13216903280 | Website available
4UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County
3695 Lake Dr, Cocoa, FL 32926, United States View details
Phone: +13216331702 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cocoa, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132693 | Eastern Florida State College | Cocoa (FL) | 32922 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cocoa, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPK | Winter Park | 150 West Morse Blvd | RAIL |
| ORL | Orlando Health/Amtrak | 1400 Sligh Blvd. | RAIL |
| KIS | Kissimmee | 111 East Dakin Ave. | RAIL |
| SFA | Sanford | 600 South Persimmon Avenue | RAIL |
| DLD | DeLand | 2491 Old New York Ave | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Cocoa.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa Post Office | Cocoa (FL) | 32926 |
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 |
| Port Saint John | 12,267 | City in South Africa |
| Cocoa Beach | 11,649 | City in Florida |
| 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 distances to largest Florida cities