Housing units auTDorized by building permits, 1999
4,659
Federal funds and grants, 1999 ($1000)
4,132,023
Local government employment - full-time equivalent,
1997
15,688
Source U.S. Census Bureau: State and
County QuickFacts. Data derived from Population Estimates,
2000 Census of Population and Housing, 1990 Census of
Population and Housing, Small Area Income and Poverty
Estimates, County Business Patterns, 1997 Economic Census,
Minority- and Women-Owned Business, Building Permits,
Consolidated Federal Funds Report, 1997 Census of Governments
Brevard County has a highly skilled, diverse labor pool.
Because of the diversity of local industry and business,
the county enjoys economic stability. Low unemployment
rates at around 5% reflect this stability. Per Capita
personal income was at $26,650 as of year 2000. Median
household income is estimated at $42,500. New and expanding
businesses were responsible for 4,300 new jobs in Brevard
between 1996 and 1997. High-tech industries flourish in
Brevard, which is home to several Fortune 500 companies.
Manufacturing accounts for 14% of local employment compared
to the state average of 9%.
