Demographics & People — North Merritt Island, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,903 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,300 |
| Median Age | 52.6 |
| Total Households | 3,395 |
| Family Households | 2,325 |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Diversity Index | 0.255 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,826 |
| Black or African American | 91 |
| Asian | 213 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,017 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,986 |
| German | 1,917 |
| English | 1,846 |
| Other groups | 1,564 |
| Irish | 1,288 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,021 |
| American | 773 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 550 |
| Italian | 378 |
| Scottish | 295 |
Language
| English Only | 8,070 |
| Spanish | 270 |
| Population 5+ | 8,639 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,180 |
| Population 18+ | 7,341 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for North Merritt Island, Florida.