[56] Bottlenose dolphin are commonly seen in the Intracoastal Waterway. The United States Board on Geographic Names considered two proposals in 2012 to officially name the barrier island extending from Port Canaveral to Sebastian Inlet. This was the first time in 20 years, a bid was requested. In 2009, they employed a total of 2,000 civilian federal workers. Local stations licensed to or located in Brevard County include: The following films were filmed (in parts) in Brevard County:[264]. There were 1,585 residents. The county was created 179 years ago in 1844. After the Supreme Court had ruled in 1944 that white primaries were unconstitutional, he conducted voter registration drives and succeeded in registering 31% of black voters in Florida, a higher percentage than in any other southern state. [192] In 2008, the county had 11,000 hotel rooms available. Located immediately north of the U.S. Government's Kennedy Space Center, the open access to the flyover range on the open Atlantic Ocean to the east, and easy access to the tracking facilities of the Eastern Test Range make the location an attractive launch site. [1][2] The official county seat is located in Titusville. [273], The US Space Walk of Fame in Titusville commemorates the manned space program's history with museum and monuments. It features news topics ranging from business to technology. Over the years the percentage has varied from 7.2% to 7.9% of the population. Map of Brevard County Florida - HomeTownLocator [166], In 2014, there were 495 aerospace companies in the county. [12] The portions of Brevard County in present-day Broward and Palm Beach counties were given to Dade County, western areas of the county were given to Polk and Osceola County, and parts of Volusia and Orange Counties were given to Brevard including the eventual county seat of Titusville. The county government has historically labeled the beach areas differently. [274], The Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science features the remains of the "Windover Man", the oldest human remains found on the North American continent, and a re-creation of the Windover Dig, a "wet" archaeological site. After being under Spanish, French, British, and then Spanish rule again, Florida became a United States territory in 1845. [260], Brevard County is within the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne-Cocoa-Clermont television market. Most county offices and the primary court facility are now based in Viera. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.84. They obtain this information through strategic alliances with NASA, the federal government, the aerospace industry and state partners. [118], The county jail is a 1976 facility which rapidly became overcrowded. [39] The following storms did not affect Brevard County with hurricane-force winds: Floyd (September 15, 1999),[40] and Irene (October 16, 1999). Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012", "Table 2. [157], In 2011, the county was rated 6th worst in the country for foreclosures. Symptoms of malaria include: Fever and flu-like illness, including shaking chills, sweats, headache, muscle aches, and tiredness. The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge[138] and the Canaveral National Seashore[139] are two national wildlife refuges in the county that offer recreational pursuits such as hiking, wildlife viewing, paddling, and environmental education. The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, seating 2000, features locally produced and former Broadway shows, ballet, and symphony. Motorists encounter swarms of these while driving during a four-week period. The first major land boom began in the 1920s after the end of World War I. ", "Brevard County Fire Rescue Brush Fire Information", "Blazes coming under control in Florida, officials say", "Prepare for storm evacuations, tar balls", "Hurricane Floyd Preliminary Summary 09/14/99 thru 09/15/99", "Hurricane Irene Preliminary Summary 10-16-99", "Fay broke records of most rainfall in Brevard", "Animals of North Brevard Part 1 Titusville, Florida", "Outing offers peek at how humans, nature can coexist", "Florida's wildlife gets its own 'terms of venery', "Group aims to rescue reptiles buried alive by construction projects", "Brevard County leads way in record Florida manatee count", "2021 is already the deadliest year on record for Florida manatees. City: Brevard: 7,970: 8,831: 9,986: 9,977: [117] This provides advocates to alleged victims of violent crime and their families. [104] In 2009, real estate taxes for homesteaded property averaged 0.83% of the value of the property. ", "Edible Plants of Central Florida Titusville, Florida", "Pollen season forecast to be a potent one", "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990", "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Elementary and secondary education is provided by the Brevard Public Schools and private schools. [232], Space Coast Center for Independent Living offers over-all services for individuals with all types of disabilities: peer support, advocacy, skills training, accessibility surveys, support groups, transportation, specialized equipment, sign language interpreter coordination services,[233] and a program for high school students for career development.[234]. [211] Brevard County Teachers are represented by the Brevard Federation of Teachers (AFT). There were 242,657 households in which the average household size was 2.46. Copyright 1994 - The fifth, Brevard County (1), is low because county areas outside the preceding cities, purchase their water from those cities. [35] The possibility of storm surge is diminished when the storm comes across the state instead of directly from the Atlantic. [129], In 2017, the fatality rate for pedestrians was the second worst for metropolitan areas in the nation. Those three contract that service to the Sheriff's Office. They received $1.5billion, spent $1.4billion, and held $2.5billion in assets. ALACHUA COUNTY. July 4, 4:45 p.m. (Starts) - 9 p.m. (Fireworks) | Wooten Park. The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway along the eastern edge of Brevard County is the major waterway route in Brevard County. Health Outreach Prevention & Education (HOPE) is a network of community partners working together to provide care for people without insurance, and for children with special needs. In 2010, it counted 45 species. According to the 2020 US Census the Brevard County population is estimated at 608,459 people. There is 750,000 square feet (70,000m2) of covered freight storage capacity. specific to each region. [63], Local bird counts indicate that there are at least 163 species of birds in the county. The area had 23,096 high-tech jobs with a ratio of 124 per 1,000 total jobs. Brevard County: full list of cities and towns Brevard County works together with the federal and state government to control pollution and preserve wetlands and coastal areas through lands dedicated to conservation and wildlife protection. The following are elected school board officials: The following are considered state officials but are elected and paid by the county: Since redistricting following the 2010 U.S. Census, Brevard County has been part of Florida's 8th congressional district. The county had an unemployment rate of 12.7% in January 2010, a 20-year record high. They migrate north in the summer and return in September. Honor America runs the Liberty Bell Memorial Museum. [271], The Brevard Zoo is a 75 acres (30ha) facility[272] that contains more than 650 animals representing more than 165 species from Florida, South America, Africa, Asia and Australia. [220][221], In 2011, Wells Fargo, with $1.9billion in local deposits, had 26% share of the business; SunTrust $1.3billion, 17%; Bank of America $1.2billion, 16%; Regions Bank $408million, 5%; and JPMorgan Chase $379million, 5%. Mercedes had $1billion in sales in 2004. Additional waterways include Lake Washington, Lake Poinsett, Lake Winder, Sawgrass Lake, the St. Johns River, and the Banana River. Florida County Map with County Seat Cities - Geology.com [148], Government purchasing contributed 1215% of the county's gross domestic product from 2000 to 2010. . 38% of groceries were purchased at Publix, 30% at Wal-Mart superstores, and 7% at Winn-Dixie. [128], The county runs a fire-rescue service. The resulting contract is expected to cost $1billion over the lifetime of the contract, the county's largest single contract. Most festivals are held in the spring or fall when many tourists can attend. [236], The Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation is unique for being a local organization only. United States Office of Management and Budget, St. Johns River Water Management District, List of members of the Florida House of Representatives from Brevard County, Florida, county has the 17th highest per capita income in the state, American Federation of Government Employees, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Former place names in Brevard County, Florida, Transportation in Brevard County, Florida, Indian River County and St. Lucie County, Florida, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science, National Register of Historic Places listings in Brevard County, Florida, "New Census data shows Brevard following national trend of greater diversity", "Brevard County History - A Brief Introduction", "Naming barrier island would honor state find", "Freedom Never Dies: The Legacy of Harry T. Moore", "Crist Announces Results of Harry T. Moore Murder Investigation", "Google Maps driving Directions Palm Bay to Titusville", "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990", "List of Countries by Land Mass Ranked by Area", "OMB Bulletin No. 53,717 (24%) received pension payments averaging $24,327 for a total of $1.3billion annually. Brevard County, Florida (FL) - City-Data.com [3] Brevard County comprises the Palm BayMelbourneTitusville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. [145] Foreclosures reached a monthly high of 963 in March 2009. [216], In 2009, average annual salaries in the county for engineers was $90,563; registered nurses $53,315; education $49,441; police officers $43,035; cooks $21,569; and cashiers $19,489. Crowding reached its peak in 2007 at 1,988 inmates, 300 over capacity. [12], The first concerted development the area occurred with the extension of Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railroad into the area. The Commission appoints a County Manager, who executes the will of the commission. As of 2011, 32,000 Brevard policyholders insure with the state-owned Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. With the railroad came increased settlement and the first tourists. Maps & Driving Directions to Physical, Cultural & Historic Features Get Information Now!! [203], In 2009, recreational boat owners generated almost $51million annually towards the county economy, ranking the industry fifth in the state. But because of the threat of storm surge, the beach community on the barrier island is often required to evacuate well in advance of the storm. The county made a few concessions to the people in the northern part of the county, and agreed not to officially move the county seat. This "Brevard County" contained very little of present-day Brevard County. [89][88] There were 74,000veterans who lived in Brevard in 2010, accounting for 21% of the adults in the county. Gradually, the borders of Brevard County were shifted northward while the county got "pinched" eastward. Cities & Towns in Brevard County, FL. [160], In 2010 Kiplinger.com rated the county one of five "best" places in America to retire. [237] The non-profit Circles of Care provides mental health programs to Brevard.