Viera West, Florida

Viera West, Florida
Interactive map of Viera West, Florida
Coordinates: 28°15′05″N 80°44′48″W / 28.25139°N 80.74667°W / 28.25139; -80.74667
Country{United States
StateFlorida
CountyBrevard
Area
 • Total
9.24 sq mi (23.93 km2)
 • Land9.10 sq mi (23.58 km2)
 • Water0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2)
Elevation26 ft (7.9 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
16,688
 • Density1,832.8/sq mi (707.66/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code12-74370
GNIS feature ID2583387[2]

Viera West is a census-designated place (CDP) in Brevard County, Florida, United States. The population was 16,688 at the 2020 census, up from 6,641 at the 2010 census.[3] It forms a part of the larger unincorporated community of Viera and is part of the Palm BayMelbourneTitusville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Viera West is located to the west of Interstate 95.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.0 square miles (23.4 km2), of which 8.9 square miles (23.1 km2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km2), or 1.47%, is water.[4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20106,641
202016,688151.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Viera West had a population of 16,688. The median age was 45.2 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 24.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 89.7 males age 18 and over.[6][7]

99.9% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.1% lived in rural areas.[8]

There were 6,541 households in Viera West, of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 64.1% were married-couple households, 11.9% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 20.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]

There were 7,118 housing units, of which 8.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 11.5%.[6]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[7]
Race Number Percent
White 12,440 74.5%
Black or African American 758 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 39 0.2%
Asian 1,115 6.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 15 0.1%
Some other race 393 2.4%
Two or more races 1,928 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1,963 11.8%

See also

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Viera West, Florida
  3. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Viera West CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Viera West CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
  5. ^ "QuickFacts". Census.gov. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  7. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  8. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2026.