Merritt Island is a CDP located in Brevard County Florida. Merritt Island has a 2024 population of 34,226. Merritt Island is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually but its population has increased by 0.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,975 in 2020.
The average household income in Merritt Island is $116,942 with a poverty rate of 6.53%. The median age in Merritt Island is 50.2 years: 48.1 years for males, and 52.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merritt Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,919 | 87.23% |
| Two or more races | 1,918 | 5.59% |
| Asian | 1,052 | 3.07% |
| Black or African American | 844 | 2.46% |
| Other race | 491 | 1.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.08% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,687 | 2.48 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Married | 7,495 | 3.09 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 4,788 | 1.24 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 978 | 3.68 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Male | 426 | 2.85 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
81.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 745 | 2.87% |
| Associates Degree | 3,098 | 11.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,484 | 24.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,288 | 16.52% |
| High School Graduate | 5,665 | 21.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 303 | 1.17% |
| Some College | 5,373 | 20.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,999 | 21,345 | 9,235 |
| Hispanic | 1,713 | 1,461 | 644 |
| 2+ Races | 1,233 | 1,182 | 594 |
| Asian | 718 | 655 | 311 |
| Black | 640 | 586 | 113 |
| Other Race | 282 | 282 | 105 |
| Islander | 50 | 50 | 37 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,601 | $88,967 | $50,275 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,898 | $128,086 | $80,107 |
| High School Graduate | $32,874 | $37,024 | $27,530 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,826 | $0 | $22,412 |
| Overall | $49,899 | $60,808 | $41,889 |
| Some College | $40,194 | $50,084 | $32,356 |
$49,899
Average Earnings
$60,808
Average Male
$41,889
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.04% of Merritt Island residents speak only English, while 9.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,055 | 1,774 | 6.32% |
| Black | 822 | 174 | 21.17% |
| Hispanic | 2,414 | 119 | 4.93% |
| Asian | 1,043 | 85 | 8.15% |
| Multiple | 1,918 | 71 | 3.7% |
| Other | 491 | 18 | 3.67% |
6.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.03%
Male Poverty Rate
7.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merritt Island is Black, with 21.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merritt Island is Other, with 3.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.54% |
| High School | 8.4% |
| Some College | 7.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.11% |
| Female Employed | 3.54% |
| Male Employed | 2.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,161 | $144,493 |
| Households | $82,172 | $116,942 |
| Married Families | $117,764 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,186 | $63,044 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,853
Number of Veterans
3,378
Male Veterans
475
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,337 |
| First Gulf War | 1,193 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,006 |
| Korea | 398 |
| World War II | 62 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,233 |
| 35 to 54 | 913 |
| 65 to 74 | 849 |
| 55 to 64 | 659 |
| 18 to 34 | 199 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,429 | 13.84% |
| 2+ Races | 203 | 14.55% |
| Hispanic | 194 | 10.44% |
| Black | 130 | 20.31% |
| Other Race | 49 | 11.5% |
| Asian | 35 | 4.1% |
| Native American | 7 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
30.74%
Born in Merritt Island
92.88%
Native Born
7.12%
Foreign Born
1.55%
Non Citizen
5.57%
Naturalized
92.88% of Merritt Island residents were born in the United States, with 30.74% having been born in Florida. 1.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34,226 | -37 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 34,263 | -37 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 34,300 | 287 | 0.84% |
| 2021 | 34,013 | 38 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 33,975 | -2,557 | -7% |
| 2019 | 36,532 | -265 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 36,797 | 417 | 1.15% |
| 2017 | 36,380 | 464 | 1.29% |
| 2016 | 35,916 | 16 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 35,900 | 837 | 2.39% |
| 2014 | 35,063 | 332 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 34,731 | -21 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 34,752 | 233 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 34,519 | -224 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 34,743 | 0 | 0% |