Merritt Island, Florida Population 2022
Merritt Island is a city located in Brevard County Florida. With a 2020 population of 34,474, it is the 120th largest city in Florida and the 1319th largest city in the United States. Merritt Island is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually and its population has decreased by -0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,518 in 2020. Spanning over 47 miles, Merritt Island has a population density of 1,968 people per square mile.
The average household income in Merritt Island is $87,156 with a poverty rate of 6.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,032 per month, and the median house value is $297,600. The median age in Merritt Island is 49.4 years, 48.1 years for males, and 50.6 years for females.
Merritt Island Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merritt Islandwas:
- White: 90.51%
- Two or more races: 3.41%
- Black or African American: 2.79%
- Asian: 2.00%
- Other race: 0.79%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.30%
- Native American: 0.21%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,750 | 90.51% |
| Black or African American | 948 | 2.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 70 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 679 | 2.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 103 | 0.30% |
| Some Other Race | 268 | 0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1,157 | 3.41% |
Merritt Island Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,790 | 2.44 | 80.4 |
| Married | 7,279 | 3.08 | 89 |
| Male | 412 | 3.05 | 53.2 |
| Female | 909 | 3.89 | 57.2 |
| Non Family | 5,190 | 1.26 | 74.6 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 420 | 1.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 836 | 3.23% |
| High School Graduate | 5,618 | 21.72% |
| Some College | 5,344 | 20.66% |
| Associates Degree | 3,399 | 13.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,567 | 25.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,682 | 14.23% |
Merritt Island Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 613 | 596 | 417 |
| Asian | 587 | 516 | 261 |
| Islander | 103 | 103 | 44 |
| White | 22,515 | 21,568 | 8,887 |
| Hispanic | 1,505 | 1,343 | 561 |
| Other Race | 165 | 165 | 59 |
| Black | 650 | 575 | 115 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$42,773
Average Earnings
$53,845
Average Male
$32,775
Average Female
Merritt Island Language by Age
Merritt Island Language
90.99% of Merritt Island residents speak only English, while 9.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.70% of the population.
Merritt Island Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 70 | 20 | 28.57% |
| Multiple | 1,157 | 198 | 17.11% |
| Black | 931 | 103 | 11.06% |
| Hispanic | 2,390 | 216 | 9.04% |
| White | 28,494 | 1,701 | 5.97% |
| Asian | 679 | 24 | 3.53% |
| Other | 43 | NaN% |
6.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.60%
Male Poverty Rate
7.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Merritt Island
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merritt Island is Native, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merritt Island is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.10%.
Merritt Island Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Merritt Island Married by Age and Sex
Merritt Island Marriage
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 45-54.
Merritt Island Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,576 | 13.98% |
| Black | 107 | 15.57% |
| Native American | 13 | 27.66% |
| Islander | 4 | 3.88% |
| Other Race | 4 | 1.99% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 7.71% |
| Hispanic | 139 | 7.92% |
Merritt Island Veterans by Education
5.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
59%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
31.14%
Born in Merritt Island
93.13%
Native Born
6.87%
Foreign Born
1.53%
Non Citizen
5.34%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.13% of Merritt Island residents were born in the United States, with 31.14% having been born in Florida. 1.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34,743 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 34,721 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 34,699 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 34,677 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 34,655 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 34,633 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 34,611 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 34,589 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 34,567 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2019 | 34,545 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 34,518 | -27 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 34,496 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 34,474 | -22 | -0.06% |