miles (2.7 km) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km) of it (19.53%) is water. Climate Fauna Shorebirds include black-bellied plovers, red knots (winter), gannets, seabirds (offshore), and red-throated loons (winter). Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 3,335 people, 1,422 households, and 992 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 1,556 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.51% White, 0.09% Black, 0.12% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.28% of the population. There were 1,422 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.77. In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males. 2015 the largest self-reported ancestry groups in Melbourne Beach, Florida are: Government In 2007, the town had a taxable real estate base of $371.45 million. Economy Personal income The median income for a household in the town was $87,035, and the median income for a family was $62,139. Males had a median income of $46,424 versus $34,028 for females. The per capita income for the town was $31,489. About 1.6% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over. Median home value was $321,498.00 in 2010. Melbourne Beach is second in Brevard County for per capita income and 124 out of 887 places. Industry Tourism Coconut Point Park is a community beachside park and sea turtle nesting site. The park is listed in the state of Florida Great Florida Birding Trail. Points of interest Melbourne