Palm Bay, FL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Brevard County ยท Florida

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Palm Bay based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Palm Bay
National Avg
Florida Avg
Population: 74Income: 45Home Value: 25Safety: 100Education: 23Median Age: 69Climate: 50Cost of Living: 59

Quick Stats

Population

125,273

2023 ACS

Median Income

$67,521

2023

Median Home Value

$248,000

2023

Median Rent

$1,487

2023

Median Age

41.3

Unemployment

5.9%

Cost of Living Index

118.1

100 = national avg

Palm Bay is a city in Brevard County, Florida, with a population of 125,273 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Palm Bay is one of the communities in Florida.

The median household income in Palm Bay is $67,521, and the median home value is $248,000. The cost of living index is 118.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,487 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, and the median age is 41.3 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

125,273

Male

61,112

48.8%

Female

64,161

51.2%

Median Age

41.3

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

16.0%

High School or Higher

39.1%

Foreign Born

15.1%

Veterans

8.2%

Married

39.8%

Avg Household Size

2.8

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.550

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

59.2%

Foreign Born

15.1%

White
59.2%
Black
19.3%
Asian
2.1%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
14.8%
Other
4.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

19.7%

24,704 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

80.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,994 (8.1%)
Puerto Rican
9,580 (38.8%)
Cuban
5,074 (20.5%)
Dominican
2,329 (9.4%)
Salvadoran
321 (1.3%)
Guatemalan
358 (1.4%)
Colombian
1,360 (5.5%)
Honduran
509 (2.1%)
Ecuadorian
106 (0.4%)
Peruvian
283 (1.1%)
Other Hispanic
2,794 (11.3%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
469 (17.6%)
Chinese
519 (19.5%)
Filipino
919 (34.4%)
Vietnamese
177 (6.6%)
Korean
52 (1.9%)
Japanese
39 (1.5%)
Cambodian
38 (1.4%)
Thai
116 (4.3%)
Taiwanese
21 (0.8%)
Other Asian
317 (11.9%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
23 (92.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
435 (99.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

118,551

English Only

81.6%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

14,879 speakers

Limited English

5.7%

Language Distribution

Spanish
14,879 (12.6%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
3,157 (2.7%)
Other Indo-European
1,150 (1.0%)
Other Languages
640 (0.5%)
Tagalog
488 (0.4%)
German
430 (0.4%)
Chinese
421 (0.4%)
Arabic
219 (0.2%)
Slavic Languages
158 (0.1%)
Other Asian
152 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

94.3%

Limited English Proficiency

5.7%

Spanish
26.7% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
49.1% limited English
Other Indo-European
27.3% limited English
Other Languages
4.4% limited English
Tagalog
36.5% limited English
German
18.6% limited English
Chinese
80.3% limited English
Arabic
12.8% limited English
Slavic Languages
57.0% limited English
Other Asian
80.9% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

10,323

8.2% of population

Disability Rate

34.2%

3,530 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$48,960

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
21.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
27.4%
Vietnam
39.9%
Korea
3.4%
World War II
1.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
7.4%
35-54
19.4%
55-64
27.2%
65-74
27.4%
75+
18.6%

Male Veterans

8,912

86.3%

Female Veterans

1,411

13.7%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$48,960

Non-Veteran Income

$31,432

Difference

$17,528

55.8% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

3,530

Without Disability

6,793

Disability Rate

34.2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

86,076

#1 Ancestry

Irish

10.7% (13,454)

#2 Ancestry

German

10.5% (13,203)

#3 Ancestry

English

9.7% (12,169)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Irish
10.7%
German
10.5%
English
9.7%
West Indian
7.9%
American
6.0%
Italian
5.5%
Jamaican
3.8%
French
1.8%
Polish
1.7%
Scottish
1.5%
European
1.1%
Swedish
1.0%
Welsh
1.0%
Dutch
1.0%
Scotch-Irish
0.8%
Sub-Saharan African
0.7%
Brazilian
0.6%
Portuguese
0.5%
British
0.5%
Hungarian
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

44,432

Family Households

31,049

69.9%

Married Couples

21,925

49.3%

Non-Family Households

13,383

30.1%

Single Mother Households

7,018

15.8%

Single Father Households

2,106

4.7%

Living Alone

11,017

24.8%

Children Under 18

Total Children

24,113

In Married Couple

15,254

63.3%

With Single Mother

7,292

30.2%

With Single Father

1,567

6.5%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$75,566

Married Couple Income

$81,272

Single Mother Income

$51,689

Single Father Income

$64,681

Avg Family Size

2.8

Avg Non-Family Size

3.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

3,856

Grandparents Responsible

1,169

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$67,521

-8% vs national

Per Capita Income

$34,474

-7% vs national

Poverty Rate

11.6%

-15% vs national

Gini Index

0.4565

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.9%

+14% vs national

SNAP Recipients

14.2%

of households

How Palm Bay Compares

Palm Bay vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Palm Bay is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
13.1%
$25-50K
21.3%
$50-75K
20.2%
$75-100K
16.9%
$100-150K
16.5%
$150-200K
6.2%
$200K+
5.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.9%

+21% vs FL avg

Labor Force

61,386

Employed

57,255

Mean Commute

25 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

16.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

39.1%

of adults 25+

Median Age

41.3

Work from Home

9.4%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

118.1

100 = national avg

+18.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$51,947

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$122,784

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
142.7
Food
101.6
Transportation
108.9
Healthcare
101.3
Utilities
109.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,478

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,709

per month

The median household income in Palm Bay, FL is $67,521, which is 7.8% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $34,474. The poverty rate of 11.6% is lower than the FL state average of 13.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4565, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, compared to the state average of 4.9%. The labor force is 61,386. 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 25 minutes, with 9.4% working from home. About 76.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 118.1, which is 18.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 142.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $51,947 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$312,000

Median List Price

$341,495

Price Per Sq Ft

$183

Days on Market

91

Active Inventory

1,149

Months of Supply

6.0

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$298,296

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,838

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

13.6%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

13.2%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.7%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
13.6%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
13.2%
Listings with Price Drops
29.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 5.4%List Price โ†“ 1.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

191

New Listings

352

Pending Sales

303

Homes Sold โ†“ 32.3%New Listings โ†“ 13.5%Pending โ†“ 23.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$183

Median List $/SF

$192

Sale $/SF โ†“ 2.1%List $/SF โ†“ 1.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Palm Bay, FL? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area, home prices have risen 426.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 64.7%. The 10-year growth rate is 135.3%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 54.5%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 1.3%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL housing market rather than Palm Bay alone.

40yr โ†‘ 426.1%20yr โ†‘ 64.7%10yr โ†‘ 135.3%5yr โ†‘ 54.5%2yr โ†‘ 1.3%Q4 1979 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL

Palm Bay vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Palm Bay is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$248,000

Median Rent

$1,487

Total Housing Units

48,826

Vacancy Rate

9.0%

Owner Occupied

79.3%

Renter Occupied

20.6%

Median Property Tax

$1,539

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,074

Housing Types

Single Family
84.9%
Multi-Family
11.3%
Mobile Home
3.7%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,539

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.62%

of home value

Median Home Value

$248,000

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,968

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,539) by the median home value ($248,000). In Palm Bay, FL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.62%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Palm Bay, FL is $312,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 91 days on the market. 13.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 6.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $183. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,838/month. About 79.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1992. There are 48,826 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,539. The effective tax rate is 0.62%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

3.48

per 1,000 residents

+34% vs national

Property Crime Rate

10.17

per 1,000 residents

-41% vs national

Total Crimes

1,927

2024

Violent Clearance

51%

cases solved

Property Clearance

15%

cases solved

YoY Change

+9.0%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Palm Bay Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Palm Bay vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Palm Bay is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 27.1%Property โ†“ 47.4%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Palm Bay police solve 73% of murder cases but only 15% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent110.0872.7%
RapeViolent670.4717.9%
RobberyViolent730.5258.9%
Aggravated AssaultViolent3392.4055.2%
BurglaryProperty3242.3017.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,0237.2514.6%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty890.6315.7%

Palm Bay, FL reported 491 violent crimes and 1,436 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.48 per 1,000 residents is 33.8% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 51% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,023 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 32.4% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20244911,4363.4810.17
20234281,3733.1910.24
20223751,2392.989.85
20213671,1643.109.84
20203291,7702.8115.14
20193961,9813.4317.15
20175612,1205.0419.05
20165171,8414.7516.92
20155082,0604.7719.35

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

98.4

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

98.6

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

40.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

63.4

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

45

Public Assistance

$221.4M

Individual Assistance

$37.1M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

24 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $219.0M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Milton โ†’HurricaneOct 2024$4.9M$654K
Hurricane Milton โ†’HurricaneOct 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Debby โ†’Tropical StormAug 2024โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Debby โ†’Tropical StormAug 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Idalia โ†’HurricaneAug 2023$27Kโ€”
Tropical Storm Idalia โ†’Tropical StormAug 2023โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Nicole โ†’HurricaneDec 2022$18.7M$354K
Tropical Storm Nicole โ†’Tropical StormNov 2022โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Ian โ†’HurricaneSep 2022$13.1M$1.5M
Tropical Storm Ian โ†’HurricaneSep 2022โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Isaias โ†’HurricaneAug 2020โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$3.7M$1.5M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Dorian โ†’HurricaneOct 2019$5.8Mโ€”
Hurricane Dorian โ†’HurricaneAug 2019โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017$49.1M$6.5M
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Matthew โ†’HurricaneOct 2016$28.7M$174K
Hurricane Matthew โ†’HurricaneOct 2016โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Fay โ†’Severe StormAug 2008$7.6M$1.4M

Showing 20 of 49 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

5,683

Total Claims Paid

$68,547,989

Avg Claim Payout

$12,062

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

72

Federal Funding

$21,959,699

Properties Protected

134

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

3.17

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind32$7,716,870
601.2: Generators - Regular7$821,673
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts5$2,098,693
401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures4$1,277,922
405.1: Other Minor Flood Control3$254,289

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Palm Bay has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, wildfire. The area has had 45 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (24 declarations). 5,683 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $221,415,197 in public assistance recovery funding. $37,100,262 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 72 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.5%

near the national average

Depression Rate

19.1%

4.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.0%

2.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.2%

3.6pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.0%

Arthritis

28.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

17.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.1%

Loneliness

โ€”

Lack of Support

โ€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

33.4%

Mobility

16.2%

Cognitive

14.9%

Hearing

7.5%

Vision

6.1%

Self-Care

4.4%

Independent Living

8.8%

Palm Bay has an obesity rate of 36.5%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.1 mi

Palm Bay Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Palm Bay Hospital4.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Holmes Regional Medical Center8.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Circles Of Care, Inc8.2 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital12.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital15.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

140,750

Violations (5yr)

9

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
PALM BAY, CITY OF140,7509

There are 1 water system serving the area. 9 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

25 min

+7% vs national

Drive Alone

76.5%

-3% vs national

Public Transit

1.0%

+7% vs national

Work From Home

9.4%

+2% vs national

Carpool

10.3%

Walk / Bike

1.3%

combined

How Palm Bay's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

12

2023

6-Year Avg

10

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

6

Nighttime

9

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231212060
202255020
20211011021
202066010
20191013470
20181313202

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Palm Bay, FL is 25 minutes, which is 6.8% above the national average of 23 minutes. 76.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.4% work from home, which is below the FL state average of 13.8%. 10.3% of workers carpool. 0.8% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 12 traffic fatalities from 12 fatal crashes. 6 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.5%

of households

No Internet

6.5%

of households

Total Households

44,432

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
80.5%
Cellular Data Plan
85.2%
Satellite
5.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.6%
No Internet Access
6.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.3%

of households

Smartphone

90.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.6%

of households

Tablet

67.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.3%
Smartphone
90.0%
Desktop / Laptop
83.6%
Tablet
67.7%
Smartphone Only
6.8%
No Computer
4.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1ยข

per kWh

-17% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.0ยข

per kWh

-19% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.5ยข

per kWh

-14% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$156

residential

+10% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

17% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Florida averages 14.1ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $156. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Palm Bay vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

140,750

Violations (5yr)

9

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PALM BAY, CITY OFCommunityGround water140,7509

91.8% of households in Palm Bay have broadband internet access. 80.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.5% of households have no internet access. 6.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 140,750 people. A total of 9 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Palm Bay is located in Brevard County, FL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Palm Bay.

Election Overview

Source: Brevard County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

141,233

39.1%

GOP Votes

216,533

59.9%

Total Votes

361,449

Margin

R+20.8%

Shift from 2020

R+4.4pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+20.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024141,233216,533361,44939.1%59.9%R+20.8
2020148,549207,883360,76441.2%57.6%R+16.4
2016119,525181,620314,33738.0%57.8%R+19.8

In the 2024 presidential election, Brevard County recorded 361,449 total votes. Republicans won the county with 59.9% of the vote compared to 39.1% for Democrats, a margin of R+20.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+4.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Brevard County has shifted 1.1 percentage points toward Republicans.

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

383

Total Assets

$136.2M

Total Income

$84.6M

Per 10K Residents

30.6

nonprofits

-50.0% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

10

Median Assets

$72K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
106
Human Services
43
Education
32
Recreation & Sports
24
Arts & Culture
22
Animal-Related
19
Youth Development
13
Environment
9
Public Benefit
9
Philanthropy
8
Food & Agriculture
6
Housing & Shelter
6
Community Improvement
5
Mental Health
4
International
4
Health Care
3
Crime & Legal
3
Public Safety
3
Science & Tech
2
Medical Research
1
Employment
1
Civil Rights
1
Mutual Benefit
1
Unknown
1
93.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $127.4M of $136.2M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Palm Bay

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
ODYSSEY CHARTER SCHOOL INCEducation$46.2M$33.7M2000
PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY INCEducation$29.1M$13.8M2017
PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT LOCKMAR INCEducation$18.7M$7.6M2021
PALM BAY ACADEMYEducation$10.9M$5.3M1999
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCHousing & Shelter$9.7M$4.6M1987
ROYAL PALM CHARTER SCHOOLEducation$5.9M$4.1M2002
SERENE HARBOR INCHousing & Shelter$2.1M$1.3M1992
LIFE CHANGERS OUTREACH REGIMENT INCReligion$1.9M$645K2011
JOHN A AND MARY CLARE WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$1.5M$268K2000
CALVARY HAITI MISSION SUPPORT COReligion$1.5M$124K2009
MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL OF EAST FLORIDA INCEnvironment$994K$576K1991
TRINITY HAITIAN BAPTIST CHURCH OF PALM BAY INCReligion$852K$90K2009
YOGA SHAKTI MISSION INCHuman Services$706K$82K1983
P E R C INCHuman Services$625K$922K1999
WORLD WIDE VILLAGE INCORPORATEDInternational$611K$511K2002
GREATER SOUTH BREVARD SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER INCHuman Services$463K$475K1989
MAOONA INCHuman Services$421K$480K2015
TOYS FOR KIDS INCPhilanthropy$397K$325K2007
THE FOUNDATIONโ€”$378K$23K2021
FLORIDA COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INCโ€”$314K$426K1994
BREVARD CARIBBEAN AMERICAN SPORTS AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$311K$288K2002
BREVARD SPAY-NEUTER CLINIC INCAnimal-Related$296K$1.4M2018
FLORIDA ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$243K$564K2002
YOUTH WITH A MISSION MAZATLAN USA INCReligion$229K$2.0M2014
INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE SPACE COAST INCArts & Culture$221K$48K2023
ELUSEN INCPublic Benefit$188K$104K2020
GREAT LEAPS ACADEMYEducation$170K$275K2017
PURE ENCOURAGEMENT INCReligion$168K$256K2023
SUWANNEE BICYCLE ASSOCIATION INCEnvironment$94K$61K2006
TURKEY CREEK SANCTUARY SOCIETY INCEnvironment$93K$56K2017
CATAPULT CONCEPTS INCHuman Services$87K$103K2013
ASSOCIATION FOR SOFTWARE TESTING INCScience & Tech$84K$9K2004
PSALM 96 MINISTRIES INCReligion$82K$52K2021
BREAD OF LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CORPEducation$72K$323K2017
PALM BAY POLICE EXPLORERS INCYouth Development$68K$60K2015
PERFORMANCE DENTAL INSTITUTEEducation$68K$22K2024
FRIENDS OF BREVARD LACROSSE INCEducation$65K$211K2012
LIFELINE ACADEMY INCEducation$54K$892K2025
ABIDING TRUTH MINISTRIES CHURCH INCReligion$50K$6K2022
PALM BAY MUNICIPAL FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$41K$67K2014
TRUE VINE COVENANT APOSTOLICS OF PALM BAY INCReligion$40K$45K2025
ATLANTIC COAST YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$35K$89K2019
REACH AND TEACH MINISTRIESReligion$34K$87K2012
PALM BAY FIREFIGHTERS COMMUNITY BENEVOLENT INCHuman Services$32K$23K2011
DOVE BIBLE CLUBReligion$28K$231K2010
DILLON MORGAN MINISTRIESReligion$24K$98K2025
HELPS COMMUNITY INITIATIVES INCCommunity Improvement$22K$538K2016
SPACE COAST FRENCHIE RESCUEAnimal-Related$12K$164K2024
PALM BAY WEST LITTLE LEAGUERecreation & Sports$10K$78K2023
ESTHER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF MALABAR INCEducation$10K$61K2023

Palm Bay, FL has 383 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $136.2M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 106 organizations. 10 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 30.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

351

Total Approved

$130.8M

Jobs Supported

2,585

Per 10K Residents

28.0

SBA loans

-66.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

80

Top Lender

TD Bank, National Association

75 loans

Top Industry

Health Care & Social Assistance

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)87% of all loans

Loans

307

Total Amount

$92.1M

Avg Loan

$299,979

Median Loan

$75,000

SBA Guaranteed

$68.7M(75%)

Jobs Supported

1,959

50413% of all loans

Loans

44

Total Amount

$38.7M

Avg Loan

$879,773

Median Loan

$543,000

7(a) โ€” 87%504 โ€” 13%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

88

25% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$49.7M

38% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$564,403

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Health Care & Social Assistance59 loans
NAICS 62
$22.3M
Construction52 loans
NAICS 23
$13.9M
Accommodation & Food Services31 loans
NAICS 72
$28.5M
Other Services29 loans
NAICS 81
$5.7M
Admin, Support & Waste Management29 loans
NAICS 56
$2.9M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Jpa Properties I Llc1$5.5M
Rogue Valley Microdevices, Inc.2$5.1M
Motorsports of Melbourne Inc1$5.0M
Laxmi Mlb Llc1$5.0M
Laxmi Inc. of Palm Bay2$4.2M
Nsd Aqua Retail, Llc1$3.8M
Palmbay Meat & Produce Corp.1$3.8M
Palm Bay Hotel Venture Llc1$3.6M
Powercore of Florida Inc.1$2.0M
True Path Corporation and Animal Hospital of Palm Bay Inc.1$1.9M

Palm Bay, FL has received 351 SBA loans totaling $130.8M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 307 loans (87% of the total), supporting 1,959 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 44 loans totaling $38.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Health Care & Social Assistance. The most active SBA lender in Palm Bay is TD Bank, National Association with 75 loans. That works out to 28.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

8

Total Population

174,533

Avg Median Income

$82,544

Avg Home Value

$333,413

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
3290128,565$50,646$244,500$1,34912.1
3290524,473$56,671$206,200$1,3619.7
3290748,352$71,827$253,700$1,69317.7
3290814,970$66,589$265,500$1,82219.2
3290939,611$76,708$261,400$1,50257.7
329492,821$126,146$497,200N/A16.8
329504,573$122,905$443,100$1,81318.6
3295111,168$88,859$495,700$1,6908.1

Palm Bay, FL has 8 ZIP codes with a combined population of 174,533. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $82,544. The average median home value is $333,413. The average median monthly rent is -$83,331,929.

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