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Merritt Island

Florida · 36,090 residents · 16.971 sq mi
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Merritt Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,532. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $113,000. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,090
+10%since 1990
from 32,886 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,127 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,938 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.6
+11%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K34K35K36K37K1990201020202024Merritt Island
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,532
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,803 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,961
+38%since 1990
from $17,400 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $482 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.9%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
25.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+2%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(30,345)
Black5.2%(1,711)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,067)
Asian1.4%(453)
Diversity Score24.7%(8,115)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(31,565)
Black5.2%(1,871)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,381)
Asian1.6%(591)
Diversity Score25.1%(9,054)
Diversity Score
25
+2%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 85.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−21%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merritt Island, Florida?

Merritt Island, Florida has about 36,090 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Merritt Island, Florida?

The typical household in Merritt Island, Florida earns about $43,532 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merritt Island, Florida expensive?

In Merritt Island, Florida, the median home is worth about $113,000, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Merritt Island, Florida?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Merritt Island, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merritt Island, Florida?

About 9.4% of people in Merritt Island, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merritt Island, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Merritt Island, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,204 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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