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Today, the Melbourne Florida is approximately 35.4 square miles in size, with about 75% of
that land in use. The population is growing by about 2% each year, and
currently stands at approximately 74,644.
Melbourne International Airport, which consists of approximately 2,800 acres,
serves the county with six airlines providing service to more than 500,000
passengers per year.
Cultural and recreational opportunities abound, with places of interest
including: Florida Institute of Technology Botanical Gardens, Space Coast
Science Center, King Center for the Performing Arts, Brevard Community College,
Melbourne Square Mall and Brevard Art Center & Museum. Historic Downtown
Melbourne offers quaint restaurants, galleries, antiques shops, and is the site
of many craft shows and special events.
Melbourne takes full advantage of its climate and location, which make it ideal
for pursuing outdoor activities. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy tennis,
golf, boating, swimming, and the numerous parks and nature trails year-round.
Demographics
Residents of Melbourne typically live in two-income households. Most are
homeowners in suburban neighborhoods or in condominium complexes. A portion of
the population lives in multi-family structures.
For entertainment, residents of this city enjoy golfing, fishing, boating,
sports, and may participate in youth sports and family outings.
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