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Satellite Beach is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. The population was 9,577 at the 2000 census. As of 2005, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 9,811. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Satellite Beach is located at 28°10'24?N 80°35'48?W? / ?28.17333°N 80.59667°W? / 28.17333; -80.59667 (28.173441, -80.596674).[4] It is referred to as a barrier city because it lies on an island that is situated in front of the mainland. It is accessible by the Pineda Causeway (State Road 404) and the Eau Gallie Causeway, both of which come from the neighboring city of Melbourne.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.7 km² (3.4 mi²). 6.2 km² (2.4 mi²) of it is land and 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it (29.46%) is water.

Surrounding areas
South Patrick Shores
Banana River; Merritt Island; Tropic North Atlantic Ocean
West Satellite Beach, Florida East
South
Indian Harbour Beach

Government

In 2007, the city had a taxable real estate base of $877.12 million.

The city maintains an active list of about 80 volunteers ("Neighbor Helping Neighbor" program) who helps out where requested, often senior citizens, whose mobility is impaired.

Education

The city has the following schools, run by the Brevard County School Board:

* DeLaura Middle School
* Satellite High School
* Holland Elementary
* Surfside Elementary
* Seapark Elementary

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 9,577 people, 3,952 households, and 2,877 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,553.7/km² (4,030.6/mi²). There were 4,257 housing units at an average density of 690.6/km² (1,791.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.99% White, 1.02% African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.55% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.95% of the population.

There were 3,952 households out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.8% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

Economy / Personal income

The median income for a household in the city was $55,571, and the median income for a family was $63,442. Males had a median income of $42,079 versus $28,259 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,181. About 2.7% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

 
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