Malabar, Florida
Town
Town of Malabar
Official seal of Malabar, Florida
Seal
Location in Brevard County and the state of Florida
Location in Brevard County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 27°59′39″N 80°34′53″W / 27.99417°N 80.58139°W / 27.99417; -80.58139
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyBrevard
Incorporated1962
Government
 • Type[[Mayor–council government|Mayor–Council]]
 • MayorPatrick T. Reilly
 • CouncilorsBrian Vail, Jim Clevenger,
David Scardino,
Marisa Acquaviva,
and Mary Hofmeister
 • Town ManagerLisa Morrell
 • Town ClerkRichard W. Kohler
Area
[1]
 • Total13.27 sq mi (34.36 km2)
 • Land10.69 sq mi (27.70 km2)
 • Water2.57 sq mi (6.66 km2)
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,949
 • Density275.76/sq mi (106.47/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
32950
Area code321
FIPS code12-42625[2]
GNIS feature ID0286324[3]
Websitehttp://www.TownOfMalabar.org/

Malabar is a town in Brevard County, Florida. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,949 at the 2020 United States Census.

Geography

Malabar is located at 27°59′39″N 80°34′53″W / 27.994286°N 80.581266°W / 27.994286; -80.581266.[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 13.2 square miles (34 km2). 10.6 square miles (27 km2) of it is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2) of it (19.53%) is water.

Climate

The climate for the Town of Malabar is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Malabar has a humid subtropical climate zone, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Climate data for Malabar, FL
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)
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)
Source: [5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1970634—
19801,11876.3%
19901,97776.8%
20002,62232.6%
20102,7575.1%
20202,9497.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 and 2020 census

Malabar racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[7] Pop 2020[8] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 2,453 2,382 88.97% 80.77%
Black or African American (NH) 97 106 3.52% 3.59%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 13 4 0.47% 0.14%
Asian (NH) 25 60 0.91% 2.03%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 1 3 0.04% 0.10%
Some other race (NH) 0 15 0.00% 0.51%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 54 176 1.96% 5.97%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 114 203 4.13% 6.88%
Total 2,757 2,949

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,949 people, 1,380 households, and 947 families residing in the town.[9]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,757 people, 949 households, and 766 families residing in the town.[10]

2000 census

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,622 people, 1,033 households, and 757 families residing in the town. The population density was 246.6 inhabitants per square mile (95.2/km2). There were 1,177 housing units at an average density of 110.7 per square mile (42.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.48% White, 2.78% African American, 0.53% Native American, 1.14% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63% of the population.

In 2000, there were 1,033 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.95.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.1 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $49,674, and the median income for a family was $62,321. Males had a median income of $37,050 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,502. About 7.5% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Malabar has a strong council form of government consisting of a five-seat Town Council (one from each of Malabar's five districts), and a mayor to serve as a figurehead and for ceremonial purposes. The council members must reside in the district they represent; each district's registered voters vote for their respective district council seat. Council members serve two year terms; district 1, 2, and 3 members are elected in even numbered years, and district 4 and 5 in odd numbered years. The mayor serves a four-year term elected the same year as the US presidential election. Town council members are subject to a three-term (six-year) limit, but may run again and serve up to another six years after sitting out one term. The mayor has a two-term (eight-year) limit, and may also run again after sitting out one term. Day-to-day operation of the Town and its finances is handled by a Town Manager/Administrator and a Town Clerk/Treasurer, both of whom report directly to the Town Council. Public works, the fire department, (a hybrid volunteer/paid professional department) report to the Town Manager/Administrator, and the clerk's office reports to the Town Clerk/Treasurer. There are several advisory boards authorized by the town charter who advise and report to the Town Council.

In 2007, the town had a taxable real estate base of $282.32 million. As of 2007, Malabar had the lowest property tax rates of any area of Brevard County, including unincorporated areas of the county.[11] In early 2019, the Town Council voted unanimously to designate the Town as a sandhill crane sanctuary, affording the birds extra attention to protect them within the town borders. It also designated the sandhill crane the official town bird (Town Resolution 08-2018, May 20, 2019).[12]

Main roads

Malabar Road (Florida State Road 514)

This route is the way to go to Palm Bay and surrounding.

Weber Road

This route is the way to go to Grant-Valkaria, Florida.

Corey Road

This is another route to go to Grant-Valkaria, Florida.

Atz Road

This road connects from west of Weber Road through Corey Road and on to LaCourt Lane.

Hall Road

This road connects from west of Weber Road through Corey Road and on to Marie Street.

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Malabar, FL Monthly Weather Forecast". Weather.com. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ↑ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Malabar town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ↑ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Malabar town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ↑ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Malabar town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ↑ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Malabar town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  11. ↑ Dean, James (April 26, 2008). More taxes or fewer services. Florida Today.
  12. ↑ Behrendt, Lloyd.
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