West Canaveral Groves, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 224, West Canaveral Groves's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

West Canaveral Groves is a small community located in Florida, within Brevard County. The total population is 224. It ranks as the 909th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Canaveral Groves is 31.8 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Canaveral Groves is $53,819. This is 28% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 46% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 12.6%. This is 160% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. 31.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 54% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

West Canaveral Groves has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.7% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (10.3%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Canaveral Groves, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.