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North Merritt Island

Florida · 9,025 residents · 16.858 sq mi
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North Merritt Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,878. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $525,400. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 41% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,025
+1%since 2023
from 8,903 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
535 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 528 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 52.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K20202024North Merritt Island
20249K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,878
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $113,897 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,146
+3%since 2023
from $57,425 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+6%since 2023
from 0.438 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$525,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $495,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,274
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,328 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% in 2023
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+15%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(7,356)
Black0.7%(62)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(1,017)
Asian2.4%(213)
Other2.9%(255)
Diversity Score37.9%(3,370)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(7,269)
Black0.6%(52)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(1,106)
Asian2.5%(222)
Other4.2%(376)
Diversity Score41.7%(3,767)
Diversity Score
42
+10%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
−1%since 2023
from 28.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Female
50.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Foreign born
6.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Merritt Island, Florida?

North Merritt Island, Florida has about 9,025 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Merritt Island, Florida earns about $104,878 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Merritt Island, Florida expensive?

In North Merritt Island, Florida, the median home is worth about $525,400, and the typical rent is about $1,274 a month.

How educated are people in North Merritt Island, Florida?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in North Merritt Island, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Merritt Island, Florida?

About 6.9% of people in North Merritt Island, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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