





Brevard County
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- Population
- 632,780
- Area
- 1,014.97 sq mi (2,628.77 km²), 542.06 sq mi water
- Median age
- 46.7
- Households
- 257,695
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $78,476
- Median house value
- $339,600
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Brevard County is located in the east central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 606,612, making it the 10th-most populated county in Florida. The official county seat is located in Titusville. The county is named after Theodore Washington Brevard, an early Florida settler and state comptroller. Brevard County is known for its strong economy, heavily influenced by the John F. Kennedy Space Center. It’s also referred to as the Space Coast, and was designated with the telephone area code 321, as in "3, 2, 1 liftoff". The county spans 72 miles from north to south and is home to 16 municipalities, the Kennedy Space Center, and Patrick Space Force Base. The county’s rich history dates back to the first Paleoindians who arrived in the area near Brevard county between 12,000 and 10,000 years ago. Today, Brevard County continues to thrive as a significant hub for both residents and visitors alike.
Cities & Towns in Brevard County
Local News

One Senior Place in Viera to Hold Job & Volunteer Fair for Older Adults October 9
One Senior Place – Brevard/Space Coast is hosting its highly anticipated Senior Job & Volunteer Fair on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will take place at the One Senior Place facility located at 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, Florida, 32940. [...]

WATCH: Over 300 Cadets participated in JROTC Raider Challenge at Brevard Veterans Memorial Center in Merritt Island
The JROTC Raider Challenge Meet #1 took place Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Brevard Veterans Memoria Center in Merritt Island. Over 300 cadets from 12 high schools participated. [...]

Eastern Florida State Women’s Volleyball Team Tops No. 4 Daytona State College in Five Sets
The Eastern Florida State College women’s volleyball team defeated No. 4 Daytona State College in five sets Saturday afternoon at Titan Field House. [...]

WEEK 6 SCOREBOARD: Astronaut War Eagles Get Big Win Over Rival Space Coast, Melbourne Cruises Over Viera
Another action-packed Friday night of high school football across Brevard County is in the books, with several local teams delivering impressive performances. [...]

VIDEO: Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Billy Stein Among Best Pinch Hitters In MLB History
Billy Stein, who played 14 seasons with four different clubs in MLB, played in all of the local leagues in Cocoa – Little League, Babe Ruth, Legion Ball and Connie Mack. [...]