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Merritt Island

Florida · 34,743 residents · 16.971 sq mi
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Merritt Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,962. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,900. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,743
−4%since 2000
from 36,090 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,047 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
+12%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K34K35K36K37K1990201020202024Merritt Island
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,962
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,532 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,887
+41%since 2000
from $23,961 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,900
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+53%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(31,565)
Black5.2%(1,871)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,381)
Asian1.6%(591)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.1%(9,054)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(29,241)
Black4.7%(1,625)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(2,129)
Asian2.2%(772)
Other1.5%(526)
Diversity Score33.3%(11,556)
Diversity Score
33
+33%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.1%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merritt Island, Florida?

Merritt Island, Florida has about 34,743 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Merritt Island, Florida earns about $57,962 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 $229,900, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Merritt Island, Florida?

About 30.1% 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 8.1% 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 1,857 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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