Economy & Jobs — Merritt Island, Florida
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $94,012 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$103,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $52,695 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 16,202 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.5% |
| Professional | 14.6% |
| Arts Food | 11.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 523 |
| Real Estate Offices | 471 |
| Physician Offices | 456 |
| Fast Food | 424 |
| Law Offices | 295 |
| Dental Offices | 247 |
| Insurance Agencies | 241 |
| Beauty Salons | 215 |
| Gas Stations | 211 |
| Auto Repair | 153 |
| Coffee Shops | 111 |
| Commercial Banks | 99 |
| Hotels Motels | 95 |
| General Merchandise | 93 |
| Child Day Care | 89 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
