Melbourne Village, Florida facts for kids
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Melbourne Village, Florida
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| Town of Melbourne Village | ||
The Original Melbourne Village Town Hall
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| Motto(s):
"The Town That Really Cares!"
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Location in Brevard County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County |  Brevard |
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| Settled | 1946 | |
| Incorporated | 1957 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Commission | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 681 | |
| • Density | 1,172.12/sq mi (452.31/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
32904
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| Area code(s) | 321 | |
| FIPS code | 12-44075 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286687 | |
Melbourne Village is a town in Brevard County, Florida. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the smallest incorporated municipality (by population) in Brevard County. The population was 681 at the 2020 US Census, up from 662 at the 2010 census.
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History
Virginia Wood, Elizabeth Nutting, and Margaret Hutchinson came from Dayton, Ohio, following the end of World War II to the area of Melbourne, Florida. Their goal was to establish a community for people seeking a lifestyle that was simple and close to nature. This social experiment was an “intentional community”, a response to the hardships of the Great Depression. The founders were influenced by the concepts and teachings of Ralph Borsodi, who also lived in Melbourne Village from 1950 to 1960. Many early residents cleared their land, built their own houses, and ran small home businesses, from organic gardening to raising chinchillas, in order to help support themselves and their families. There was a community store run on the honor system. Early families overcame the lack of construction materials for civilian use immediately following World War II by purchasing and relocating surplus military barracks from nearby bases. Two of these barracks still remain, one being the Original Melbourne Village Hall and the other a private residence.
The Town of Melbourne Village was incorporated in 1957 out of concern of being annexed by Melbourne or included in the subsequent incorporation of West Melbourne, Florida.
Geography
The exact coordinates for the Town of Melbourne Village is located at 28°5′18″N 80°40′1″W / 28.08833°N 80.66694°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.0 km2), primarily land, with several small ponds.
The village is surrounded by West Melbourne, except the northeastern portion of the town, where it is bordered by Melbourne.
Environment
Over 90% of lots are between 0.33 acres (0.13 ha) and 1.0 acre (0.40 ha), with houses nestled in among the native oaks and pines. It is common in Melbourne Village for a lot to have at least 30% canopy coverage, from mature live oaks and southern pines.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Melbourne Village has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
| Climate data for Melbourne Village, FL | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 89 (32) |
91 (33) |
93 (34) |
97 (36) |
99 (37) |
101 (38) |
102 (39) |
101 (38) |
98 (37) |
96 (36) |
91 (33) |
93 (34) |
102 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 71 (22) |
74 (23) |
77 (25) |
81 (27) |
86 (30) |
89 (32) |
91 (33) |
91 (33) |
88 (31) |
84 (29) |
79 (26) |
73 (23) |
82 (28) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 60 (16) |
63 (17) |
66 (19) |
71 (22) |
77 (25) |
81 (27) |
82 (28) |
82 (28) |
81 (27) |
76 (24) |
70 (21) |
63 (17) |
73 (23) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 49 (9) |
52 (11) |
55 (13) |
60 (16) |
67 (19) |
72 (22) |
73 (23) |
73 (23) |
73 (23) |
68 (20) |
60 (16) |
53 (12) |
63 (17) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 17 (−8) |
27 (−3) |
25 (−4) |
35 (2) |
47 (8) |
55 (13) |
60 (16) |
60 (16) |
57 (14) |
41 (5) |
30 (−1) |
21 (−6) |
17 (−8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.27 (58) |
2.63 (67) |
3.28 (83) |
2.13 (54) |
3.29 (84) |
6.71 (170) |
5.96 (151) |
7.68 (195) |
7.64 (194) |
5.06 (129) |
2.88 (73) |
2.57 (65) |
52.10 (1,323) |
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 458 | — | |
| 1970 | 597 | 30.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,004 | 68.2% | |
| 1990 | 591 | −41.1% | |
| 2000 | 706 | 19.5% | |
| 2010 | 662 | −6.2% | |
| 2020 | 681 | 2.9% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 624 | 595 | 94.26% | 87.37% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1 | 3 | 0.15% | 0.44% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 3 | 0.60% | 0.44% |
| Asian (NH) | 11 | 9 | 1.66% | 1.32% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 31 | 0.00% | 4.55% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22 | 40 | 3.32% | 5.87% |
| Total | 662 | 681 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 681 people, 322 households, and 238 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 662 people, 285 households, and 201 families residing in the town.
Parks and recreation
Erna Nixon Park is a 54-acre (22 ha) park opened in 1976. It is a habitat for native plants, birds, and animals, including gopher tortoises, indigo snakes, and bobcats.
See also
In Spanish: Melbourne Village para niños
