The Palm Bay, FL metropolitan statistical area had a population of 658,400 in 2024, making it the 90th-most populous metro area in the US. That number represents 0.19% of the nation’s total population. The area’s population has grown 21% since 2010, outpacing the 9.9% national increase during the same period. The figures come from the US Census Bureau’s annual population estimates for the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Metro Area.
In 2024, 25.1% of the area’s population was aged 65 or older, a share higher than the 18% national average. Meanwhile, 17.8% of residents were under 18, below the 21.6% national rate for children. The aging population trend is notable, with retirees making up a larger portion of the local demographic than in the US as a whole.
The racial and ethnic composition of the area also differs from national averages. Non-Hispanic white residents accounted for 70.4% of the population in 2024, compared to 57.5% nationally. Census data emphasizes that these figures reflect self-identified race and ethnicity categories, with Hispanic or Latino ethnicity separated out per standard reporting practices.
The metro area’s population growth and demographic shifts highlight changing patterns in Brevard County and surrounding regions. With over 650,000 residents, the area continues to grow as a significant part of Florida’s population landscape.