Merritt Island, Florida

Population Data for Merritt Island, FL:

Population – 42391
Male – 48.98 %
Female – 51.02 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 90.78 %
Hispanic – 3.85 %
African American – 4.69 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.42 %
Asian – 1.71 %

Geographic Data for Merritt Island, Florida:

Population Density – 922.88 per sq. mi
Elevation – 18 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Merritt Island:

In Elementary School – 4,535 (45.08 %)
In High School – 2,403 (23.89 %)
In College – 2,021 (20.09 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 5,746 (18.80 %)
Associate’s Degree – 2,701 (8.84 %)
Some College, No Degree – 7,731 (25.29 %)
High School Graduate – 7,808 (25.54 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 801 (2.62 %)

Employment and Household Data for Merritt Island, FL:

Percentage of People Employed – 55.84 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.97 %
Unemployment Level – 5.02 %

Median Household Income – $45,826.50
Average Household Size – 2.40

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 31.85 %
2 Vehicles – 40.78 %
3 or more Vehicles – 16.15 %

Average Cost to Rent in Merritt Island - $1,164 per month