Demographics & People — Merritt Island, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 34,718 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~35,600 |
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| Median Age | 50.2 |
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| Total Households | 13,867 |
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| Family Households | 9,264 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2312 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30,131 |
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| Black or African American | 764 |
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| Asian | 1,109 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,513 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 11,328 |
| Other groups | 5,208 |
| English | 4,983 |
| German | 4,882 |
| Irish | 4,236 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,419 |
| Italian | 2,030 |
| American | 1,577 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,074 |
| Polish | 1,059 |
Language
| English Only | 29,877 |
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| Spanish | 1,806 |
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| Population 5+ | 33,219 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,853 |
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| Population 18+ | 28,158 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Merritt Island, Florida.
