30 Miles Away Communities within a 30-minute drive

Melbourne, Florida

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Target

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Overview

Situated in Melbourne, Florida, Target functions as a key retail store serving the broader regional population. The major retail destination plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.

Population catchment

Approximately 381,278 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Target, spread across 20 distinct incorporated communities. Palm Bay, with a population of 119,760, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 31% of the reachable population. Following Palm Bay, Melbourne adds 84,678 residents, while Rockledge contributes 27,678, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.

Regional dependence

Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Target. With 12 of 20 communities registering populations under 10,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Palm Bay. Target benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Florida.

Geographic interpretation

Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Target form a urban corridor. Multiple communities exceed 10,000 residents, creating a densely populated corridor with significant commercial and residential activity. Palm Bay dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a concentrated distribution. A median population of 7,900 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Florida.

Identifiers: city · CDP · town

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Palm Bay (city), FL119,760
2 Melbourne (city), FL84,678
3 Rockledge (city), FL27,678
4 West Melbourne (city), FL25,924
5 Sebastian (city), FL25,054
6 Viera West (CDP), FL16,688
7 Viera East (CDP), FL11,687
8 Satellite Beach (city), FL11,226
9 Micco (CDP), FL9,574
10 Indian Harbour Beach (city), FL9,019
11 Vero Lake Estates (CDP), FL6,782
12 South Patrick Shores (CDP), FL6,496
13 Cocoa West (CDP), FL5,939
14 Grant-Valkaria (town), FL4,509
15 June Park (CDP), FL4,283
16 Melbourne Beach (town), FL3,231
17 Indialantic (town), FL3,010
18 Malabar (town), FL2,949
19 Roseland (CDP), FL1,591
20 Palm Shores (town), FL1,200

Overview

Located in the Florida community of Melbourne, Target is a major retail destination that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Target plays in the region.

Population catchment

The 30-minute driving radius around Target encompasses a combined population of approximately 485,438 residents across 20 incorporated communities. Palm Bay leads as the most populous nearby community with 119,760 residents, representing roughly 25% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Melbourne with 84,678 residents and Titusville with 48,789, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Target. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.

Regional dependence

The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Target reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Florida. Of the 20 nearby communities, 8 have populations below 10,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Palm Bay and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Target as a regional destination.

Geographic interpretation

From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Target can be characterized as urban. Several communities in the catchment surpass 10,000 people, pointing to a well-developed urban or suburban area with established infrastructure. The presence of Palm Bay as the dominant population center creates a concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 11,520, indicating that most communities are substantially smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Target within the broader regional framework.

Identifiers: city · CDP · town

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Palm Bay (city), FL119,760
2 Melbourne (city), FL84,678
3 Titusville (city), FL48,789
4 Merritt Island (CDP), FL34,518
5 Rockledge (city), FL27,678
6 West Melbourne (city), FL25,924
7 Port St. John (CDP), FL23,474
8 Cocoa (city), FL19,041
9 Viera West (CDP), FL16,688
10 Viera East (CDP), FL11,687
11 Cocoa Beach (city), FL11,354
12 Satellite Beach (city), FL11,226
13 Cape Canaveral (city), FL9,972
14 Indian Harbour Beach (city), FL9,019
15 North Merritt Island (CDP), FL8,566
16 South Patrick Shores (CDP), FL6,496
17 Cocoa West (CDP), FL5,939
18 June Park (CDP), FL4,283
19 Melbourne Beach (town), FL3,231
20 Sharpes (CDP), FL3,115

Walmart

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Overview

Walmart Supercenter in Melbourne, Florida serves as a major retail destination for the surrounding region. Located in Florida, this retail store draws visitors and residents from a wide catchment area that spans multiple incorporated communities. Understanding the population base within a 30-minute drive helps illustrate the regional significance of this location and the communities it connects.

Population catchment

Within a 30-minute drive of Walmart Supercenter, approximately 416,037 people reside across 20 incorporated places. The largest nearby community, Palm Bay, contributes 119,760 residents to this total, making up about 29% of the area's population. The next largest communities are Melbourne (84,678) and Merritt Island (34,518), which together contribute an additional 119,196 residents to the catchment. The population distribution across these communities provides insight into the density and structure of the region.

Regional dependence

Many of the communities near Walmart Supercenter are relatively small, with 10 out of 20 falling below 10,000 residents. These smaller towns depend on proximity to Palm Bay and regional destinations like Walmart Supercenter for everyday needs ranging from retail to medical care. This interdependence between small communities and larger centers is a defining feature of the area's geography.

Geographic interpretation

The demographic profile of the Walmart Supercenter catchment area reveals a urban landscape. The presence of 10 communities above 10,000 residents reflects a mature metropolitan or suburban region with concentrated population. Population concentration around Palm Bay points to a concentrated regional structure where access to amenities tends to correlate with proximity to the largest communities. With a median population of 10,122 across the nearby communities, the typical incorporated place is substantially smaller than the area's largest city. This geographic context is essential for understanding the practical reach of Walmart Supercenter.

Identifiers: city · CDP · town

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Palm Bay (city), FL119,760
2 Melbourne (city), FL84,678
3 Merritt Island (CDP), FL34,518
4 Rockledge (city), FL27,678
5 West Melbourne (city), FL25,924
6 Port St. John (CDP), FL23,474
7 Cocoa (city), FL19,041
8 Viera West (CDP), FL16,688
9 Viera East (CDP), FL11,687
10 Satellite Beach (city), FL11,226
11 Indian Harbour Beach (city), FL9,019
12 South Patrick Shores (CDP), FL6,496
13 Cocoa West (CDP), FL5,939
14 June Park (CDP), FL4,283
15 Melbourne Beach (town), FL3,231
16 Sharpes (CDP), FL3,115
17 Indialantic (town), FL3,010
18 Malabar (town), FL2,949
19 Tropical Park (CDP), FL2,013
20 Patrick AFB (CDP), FL1,308