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(Urban population: 36,084, Rural population: 7 (all nonfarm))

Merritt Island, Florida Age and Sex of Residents

Houses: 15,814 (14,956 occupied: 11,195 owner occupied, 3,761 renter occupied)
% of renters here:  25%
State:  30%

Housing density: 896 houses/condos per square mile


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007 in this state: $289,425.


Median contract rent in 2007: $739 (lower quartile is $532, upper quartile is $961)


Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2007: $688


Median gross rent in Merritt Island, FL in 2007: $819


Housing units in Merritt Island with a mortgage: 6,939 (862 second mortgage, 679 home equity loan, 32 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 3,112





Merritt Island,FL index of house prices



Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $261,345 (it was $113,000 in 2000)
Merritt Island:  $261,345
Florida:  $230,400
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $167,598 - $379,952

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $353,985
Here:  $353,985
State:  $334,342

Townhouses or other attached units: $256,118
Here:  $256,118
State:  $258,333

In 2-unit structures: $348,558
Here:  $348,558
State:  $289,450

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $106,755
Here:  $106,755
State:  $240,504

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $259,190
Here:  $259,190
State:  $281,565

Mobile homes: $22,020
Here:  $22,020
State:  $43,568

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $26,250
Here:  $26,250
State:  $47,032

Household type by relationship

Households: 35,347
  • In family households: 29,520 (7,909 male householders, 2,221 female householders)
    7,945 spouses, 9,541 children (8,533 natural, 396 adopted, 612 stepchildren), 421 grandchildren, 172 brothers or sisters, 258 parents, 385 other relatives, 668 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 5,827 (2,253 male householders (1,779 living alone)), 2,582 female householders (2,221 living alone)), 992 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 744 (457 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 5,007 2-persons, 2,262 3-persons, 1,852 4-persons, 723 5-persons, 238 6-persons, 48 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 4,000 1-person, 747 2-persons, 69 3-persons, 7 4-persons, 12 5-persons.

5,151 married couples with children.
2,000 single-parent households (448 men, 1,552 women).

91.8% of residents of Merritt Island speak English at home.
3.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (65% speak English very well, 19% speak English well, 15% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
3.4% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (75% speak English very well, 18% speak English well, 7% speak English not well).
0.8% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (62% speak English very well, 26% speak English well, 9% speak English not well, 3% don't speak English at all).
0.3% of residents speak other language at home (67% speak English very well, 27% speak English well, 6% speak English not well).

Foreign born population: 2,307 (6.4%)
(56.7% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.4
State:  5.6

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.1
State:  3.8

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Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Merritt Island, Florida:
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 130
  • 3 rooms: 333
  • 4 rooms: 741
  • 5 rooms: 1,898
  • 6 rooms: 2,651
  • 7 rooms: 2,645
  • 8 rooms: 1,697
  • 9 or more rooms: 1,100



Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Merritt Island, Florida:
  • 1 room: 277
  • 2 rooms: 445
  • 3 rooms: 592
  • 4 rooms: 934
  • 5 rooms: 703
  • 6 rooms: 400
  • 7 rooms: 211
  • 8 rooms: 181
  • 9 or more rooms: 18



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 246
  • 1995 to 1998: 928
  • 1990 to 1994: 977
  • 1980 to 1989: 2,827
  • 1970 to 1979: 2,751
  • 1960 to 1969: 6,445
  • 1950 to 1959: 1,286
  • 1940 to 1949: 134
  • 1939 or earlier: 220


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Merritt Island:
  • no bedroom: 14
  • 1 bedroom: 251
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,441
  • 3 bedrooms: 5,926
  • 4 bedrooms: 3,152
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 411



Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Merritt Island:
  • no bedroom: 321
  • 1 bedroom: 952
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,374
  • 3 bedrooms: 917
  • 4 bedrooms: 187
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 10



Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders



Cars and other vehicles available in Merritt Island in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 317
  • 1 vehicle: 3,280
  • 2 vehicles: 5,268
  • 3 vehicles: 1,782
  • 4 vehicles: 407
  • 5 or more vehicles: 141



Cars and other vehicles available in Merritt Island in n renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 664
  • 1 vehicle: 1,837
  • 2 vehicles: 1,070
  • 3 vehicles: 128
  • 4 vehicles: 32
  • 5 or more vehicles: 30


Merritt Island, FL house values


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2007 in Merritt Island, FL:

  • Less than $10,000: 75
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 37
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 37
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 30
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 17
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 17
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 23
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 61
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 72
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 28
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 53
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 58
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 105
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 390
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 709
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 982
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 1043
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 1600
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 1170
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 2058
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 1048
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 822
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 370
  • $1,000,000 or more: 390
 


Merritt Island rent paid by renters for apartments graph

Rent paid by renters in 2007 in Merritt Island:

  • Less than $100: 148 people
  • $100 to $149: 75
  • $150 to $199: 96
  • $200 to $249: 58
  • $250 to $299: 34
  • $300 to $349: 62
  • $350 to $399: 87
  • $400 to $449: 110
  • $450 to $499: 149
  • $500 to $549: 178
  • $550 to $599: 196
  • $600 to $649: 218
  • $650 to $699: 214
  • $700 to $749: 230
  • $750 to $799: 275
  • $800 to $899: 418
  • $900 to $999: 303
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 377
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 134
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 85
  • $2,000 or more: 155
  • No cash rent: 153
 



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 225
  • 1990 to 1994: 348
  • 1985 to 1989: 237
  • 1980 to 1984: 174
  • 1975 to 1979: 197
  • 1970 to 1974: 161
  • 1970 to 1974: 224
  • 1965 to 1969: 741

Merritt Island, FL Time Leaving Home for Work

Percentage of workers working in this county: 92.5%
Number of people working at home: 456 (2.8% of all workers)


Merritt Island travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 519
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 1817
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 2800
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 2754
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 2382
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 843
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 1935
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 369
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 297
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 907
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 513
  • 90 or more minutes: 450
 


Merritt Island mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 13,596 (85%)
  • Carpooled: 1,510 (9%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 37 (0%)
  • Taxi: 12 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 33 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 93 (1%)
  • Walked: 196 (1%)
  • Other means: 109 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 456 (3%)
 


Merritt Island, FL household income

Household income:

  • Less than $10,000: 1089
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 932
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 864
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 1090
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 1098
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 932
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 821
  • $40,000 to $44,999: 852
  • $45,000 to $49,999: 693
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 1232
  • $60,000 to $74,999: 1585
  • $75,000 to $99,999: 1798
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 897
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 445
  • $150,000 to $199,999: 359
  • $200,000 or more: 278
 


First ancestries reported:

 German: 5053
 Other groups: 4341
 English: 4070
 Irish: 3368
 Italian: 2491
 United States or American: 2391
 French (except Basque): 1117
 Scotch-Irish: 820
 Polish: 801
 Scottish: 611
 French Canadian: 418
 Swedish: 409
 Dutch: 404
 European: 375
 Norwegian: 342
 Russian: 247
 British: 221
 Hungarian: 212
 Greek: 184
 Canadian: 152
 Ukrainian: 148
 Welsh: 131
 Danish: 131
 Czech: 131
 Swiss: 96
 Subsaharan African:: 94
 Finnish: 93
 West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 90
 Portuguese: 87
 Arab:: 84
 Austrian: 84
 African: 82
 Lithuanian: 64
 Belgian: 59
 Brazilian: 59
 Romanian: 49
 Scandinavian: 49
 Czechoslovakian: 44
 Armenian: 43
 Latvian: 39
 Pennsylvania German: 34
 Palestinian: 33
 West Indian: 30
 Slovak: 28
 Slavic: 24
 Lebanese: 22
 Syrian: 22
 Estonian: 22
 Northern European: 22
 Celtic: 21
 Trinidadian and Tobagonian: 19
 Bahamian: 18
 Serbian: 17
 Yugoslavian: 17
 Australian: 14
 South African: 12
 Eastern European: 12
 Acadian/Cajun: 12
 Jamaican: 12
 New Zealander: 11
 Croatian: 9
 Jordanian: 7
 Maltese: 7
 Barbadian: 7
 Luxemburger: 6
 Israeli: 6
 British West Indian: 4


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Canada (12%)
  • Germany (8%)
  • India (7%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • Cuba (6%)
  • Philippines (5%)
  • Poland (3%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 10314
  • Northeast: 8225
  • Midwest: 5777
  • South: 7024
  • West: 1658

55% of Merritt Island residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 60% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 35% lived in Florida.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 31
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 7
  • 5th and 6th grade: 81
  • 7th and 8th grade: 195
  • 9th grade: 177
  • 10th grade: 159
  • 11th grade: 291
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 322
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 2,933
  • Less than 1 year of college: 925
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 2,151
  • Associate degree: 952
  • Bachelor's degree: 2,636
  • Master's degree: 1,126
  • Professional school degree: 256
  • Doctorate degree: 158


Educational Attainment for Males


Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 59
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 20
  • 5th and 6th grade: 71
  • 7th and 8th grade: 252
  • 9th grade: 195
  • 10th grade: 377
  • 11th grade: 303
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 487
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 3,903
  • Less than 1 year of college: 1,240
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 2,176
  • Associate degree: 1,416
  • Bachelor's degree: 2,098
  • Master's degree: 851
  • Professional school degree: 176
  • Doctorate degree: 51


Educational Attainment for Females




Class of Workers


Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 4.3%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 4.9%


Unemployment rate for Black males: 14.1%
Unemployment rate for Black females: 9.7%


Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native females: 0.0%


Unemployment rate for Asian males: 7.6%
Unemployment rate for Asian females: 0.0%


Unemployment rate for other race males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for other race females: 0.0%


Unemployment rate for two or more race males: 3.7%
Unemployment rate for two or more race females: 10.4%


Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino males: 3.5%
Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino females: 12.4%


Median household income in 2007 for:

  • White non-Hispanic householders: $56,399
  • Black householders: $30,018
  • American Indian and Alaska Native householders: $26,587
  • Asian householders: $105,574
  • Some other race householders: $57,606
  • Two or more races householders: $64,356
  • Hispanic or Latino race householders: $46,335

Merritt Island household income for White non-Hispanic householders

Merritt Island household income for Black householders

Merritt Island household income for American Indian and Alaska Native householders

Merritt Island household income for Asian householders

Merritt Island household income for Some other race householders

Merritt Island household income for Two or more races householders

Merritt Island household income for Hispanic or Latino race householders

Merritt Island marital status for males

Merritt Island marital status for females


Median 2007 house value for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $276,840
  • Black or African American householders: $151,487
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $189,648
  • Asian householders: $308,756
  • Some other race householders: $351,774
  • Two or more races householders: $273,139
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $318,007

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 11,592
  • One, attached: 360
  • Two: 232
  • 3 or 4: 251
  • 5 to 9: 344
  • 10 to 19: 637
  • 20 to 49: 494
  • 50 or more: 1,158
  • Mobile homes: 692
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 54

Median worth of mobile homes: $24,763


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 0%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%


Year Householders Moved Into Unit in Merritt Island:

 


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Electricity (72%)
  • Utility gas (23%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Electricity (83%)
  • Utility gas (12%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • No fuel used (1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 504
Here:  13.3%
Florida:  11.7%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 164
Here:  8.2%
Florida:  9.7%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 254
Here:  18.0%
Florida:  21.0%



School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students



School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


 

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