Merritt Island, Florida Population 2022
Merritt Island is a city located in Brevard County Florida. Merritt Island has a 2020 population of 36,532. Merritt Island is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 5.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,743 in 2010.
The average household income in Merritt Island is $87,156 with a poverty rate of 10.80%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,019 per month, and the median house value is $264,600. 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: 90.45%
- Black or African American: 4.59%
- Two or more races: 2.37%
- Asian: 1.62%
- Other race: 0.60%
- Native American: 0.21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.16%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,044 | 90.45% |
| Black or African American | 1,675 | 4.59% |
| Two or More Races | 867 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 592 | 1.62% |
| Some Other Race | 218 | 0.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 77 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.16% |
Merritt Island Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,727 | 2.46 | 77.1 |
| Married | 7,181 | 3.01 | 86.9 |
| Non Family | 5,577 | 1.24 | 71.5 |
| Female | 1,373 | 3.84 | 53.8 |
| Male | 596 | 4 | 64.4 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 352 | 1.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,129 | 4.15% |
| High School Graduate | 6,629 | 24.36% |
| Some College | 5,731 | 21.06% |
| Associates Degree | 3,682 | 13.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,237 | 22.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,453 | 12.69% |
Merritt Island Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,445 | 22,458 | 8,527 |
| Hispanic | 1,794 | 1,651 | 619 |
| Black | 1,160 | 907 | 178 |
| Asian | 512 | 413 | 190 |
| 2+ Races | 347 | 333 | 183 |
| Other Race | 168 | 160 | 46 |
| Islander | 59 | 59 | 19 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 19 |
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 63.33%.
$41,151
Average Earnings
$50,621
Average Male
$30,497
Average Female
Merritt Island Language by Age
Merritt Island Language
90.41% of Merritt Island residents speak only English, while 9.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.85% of the population.
Merritt Island Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,019 | 2,721 | 9.06% |
| Hispanic | 3,021 | 466 | 15.43% |
| Black | 1,637 | 441 | 26.94% |
| Multiple | 867 | 191 | 22.03% |
| Other | 40 | NaN% | |
| Native | 77 | 28 | 36.36% |
| Asian | 592 | 24 | 4.05% |
10.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.47%
Male Poverty Rate
13.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Merritt Island
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merritt Island is Native, with 36.36% 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 2.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.29%.
Merritt Island Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
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 Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Merritt Island Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,079 | 15.10% |
| Black | 210 | 16.68% |
| Hispanic | 190 | 8.85% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 9.67% |
| Native American | 20 | 34.48% |
| Islander | 6 | 10.17% |
| Other Race | 3 | 1.49% |
Merritt Island Veterans by Education
7.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
33.04%
Born in Merritt Island
93.13%
Native Born
6.87%
Foreign Born
1.78%
Non Citizen
5.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.13% of Merritt Island residents were born in the United States, with 33.04% having been born in Florida. 1.78% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 36,532 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 36,532 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 36,532 | 0.00% | |
| 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 | 0.00% |