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North Merritt Island

Florida · 8,566 residents · 16.858 sq mi
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North Merritt Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,019. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $339,000. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

8,566
+2%vs 2021
vs 8,429 in 2021
2020 – 2024
508 / sq mi
+2%vs 2021
vs 500 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
53.5
+3%vs 2021
vs 51.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
8K9K9K9K9K20202024North Merritt Island
20249K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$90,019
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $106,484 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$43,181
−9%vs 2021
vs $47,212 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
−8.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
5.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.9% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$339,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $379,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,574
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,107 in 2021
US average: $1,124
87.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.5% in 2021
12.7% rent
3.8
+6%vs 2021
vs 3.6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(6,882)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(857)
Asian4.7%(395)
Other3.3%(280)
Diversity Score40%(3,369)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(7,178)
Black1.1%(90)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(593)
Asian2.8%(244)
Other2.1%(177)
Diversity Score30.3%(2,593)
30
−24%vs 2021
vs 40 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
14.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.6 min
+16%vs 2021
vs 27.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
80.6%
+8.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
3.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.2% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
55.3%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
48.4%
−5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.6%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.2% in 2021
52.4%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.8% in 2021
6.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
7.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in North Merritt Island, Florida?

North Merritt Island, Florida has about 8,566 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Merritt Island, Florida earns about $90,019 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 $339,000, and the typical rent is about $1,574 a month.

How educated are people in North Merritt Island, Florida?

About 41.6% 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 5.7% 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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