Brevard County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 10th-largest in Florida

The population of Brevard County, Florida is 620,533 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $75,817, the median home value is $304,400, and the median age is 46.8.

The population of Brevard County has grown 21.0% since 2010 (544,000 → 658,447), a +1.37% annualized rate.

Brevard County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

620,533

Population

+1.37%

Annual growth

611

People / sq mi

$75,817

Median Income

$304,400

Median Home Value

Brevard County covers 1,015 sq mi of land at 611.4 people per square mile.

About Brevard County, FL

Brevard County is a county in Florida with a population of 620,533. It ranks #10 among counties in Florida by population. The median age is 46.8, older than the national median. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The median household income in Brevard County is $75,817, near the US median of $74,580. 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $304,400, with monthly rent averaging $1,456. The homeownership rate of 76.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Brevard County reflects 33.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.4 minutes each way.

Brevard County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Brevard County had a population of 544,000 in 2010 and 658,447 in 2024, a 21.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 658,447 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.38%.

658,447

Population (2024)

544,000

Population (2010)

658,447

Peak (2024)

1.38%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	544,000	-	-	estimate
2011	544,442	+442	+0.08%	estimate
2012	547,119	+2,677	+0.49%	estimate
2013	550,478	+3,359	+0.61%	estimate
2014	555,838	+5,360	+0.97%	estimate
2015	566,133	+10,295	+1.85%	estimate
2016	577,380	+11,247	+1.99%	estimate
2017	588,165	+10,785	+1.87%	estimate
2018	594,978	+6,813	+1.16%	estimate
2019	601,024	+6,046	+1.02%	estimate
2020	608,792	+7,768	+1.29%	estimate
2021	618,000	+9,208	+1.51%	estimate
2022	631,956	+13,956	+2.26%	estimate
2023	646,705	+14,749	+2.33%	estimate
2024	658,447	+11,742	+1.82%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	75.4%
Black or African American	9.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

46.8

Median Age

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

24.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.4%

5–9

4.8%

10–14

5.6%

15–19

5.3%

20–24

5.0%

25–34

11.4%

35–44

11.2%

45–54

11.8%

55–59

7.9%

60–64

8.3%

65–74

13.5%

75–84

7.7%

85+

3.0%

Children (under 15): 14.8% · Seniors (65+): 24.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$75,817+$4,106 vs state
Mean household income	$101,758
Per-capita income	$42,738
Poverty rate	6.8%-2.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	53.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.8%

Finance & real estate

14.3%

Manufacturing

12.1%

Education & health care

9.5%

Construction

7.3%

Information

5.8%

Public administration

5.4%

Retail trade

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Brevard County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

76.1%

Public transit

13.2%

Work from home

25.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$304,400$-20,600 vs state

Median home value

$1,456

Median rent

76.9%

Homeownership rate

294,461

Total housing units

85.5%

Occupied

14.5%

Vacant

23.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.1%

With health insurance

96.3%

With broadband internet

54.8%

Foreign-born

13.4%

Veterans (18+)

16.0%

With a disability

88.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.1%

High School+

33.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brevard County, Florida has a population of 620,533 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 611 people per square mile.

The population of Brevard County has grown 21.0% since 2010 (544,000 → 658,447), a +1.37% annualized rate.

The median household income in Brevard County, Florida is $75,817, with mean (average) household income of $101,758 and per-capita income of $42,738. 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Brevard County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (75.4%), Black or African American (9.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Brevard County, Florida is 46.8 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

The median home value in Brevard County is $304,400 and median monthly rent is $1,456. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 294,461 total housing units, 14.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Brevard County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Brevard County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.