Merritt Island

Overview for Merritt Island, FL

43,007 people live in Merritt Island, where the median age is 52.3 and the average individual income is $41,982.34. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

43,007

Total Population

52.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$41,982.34

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Merritt Island, FL

Merritt Island has 17,372 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Merritt Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 43,007 people call Merritt Island home. The population density is 1,994.66 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

43,007

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

52.3

Median Age

49.15 / 50.85%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
17,372

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$41,982.34

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Merritt Island, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby Merritt Island. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Mila Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
2/5
PRIVATE
7th - 12th
No rating available
Edgewood Junior/Senior High School
PUBLIC
7th - 12th
5/5
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
3/5
Lewis Carroll Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
4/5
North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
1/5
Merritt Island Christian School
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Merritt Island High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Tropical Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
4/5
Ambassador Christian Academy
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
Audubon Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
3/5
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
5/5

Around Merritt Island, FL

There's plenty to do around Merritt Island, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

28
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Carrie's Island Produce, Shoyu Hibachi Express & Poke Bowl, and Just Peter's Bistro.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $ 3.97 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.15 miles 29 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.22 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.29 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.49 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.72 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
 

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