Merritt Island, FL Demographics

A map of Merritt Island's Population by Race

Merritt Island, Florida had a population of 34,518 in 2020. It was 80.5% White, 2.5% Black, 3.0% Asian, 8.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Merritt Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Merritt Island is the 121st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Merritt Island's White Population

27,770 residents of Merritt Island identify as White, or 80.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Merritt Island considerably larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Merritt Island is ranked #306 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Merritt Island is more White than neighboring Rockledge (68% White), Viera East (74.4% White), Tropical Park (39.6% White), and Viera West (71.5% White). Merritt Island is less White than neighboring Cocoa Beach (87.5% White).

Merritt Island's Black Population

846 residents of Merritt Island identify as Black, or 2.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Merritt Island slightly less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Merritt Island is ranked #626 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Merritt Island is more Black than neighboring Cocoa Beach (0.8% Black). Merritt Island is less Black than neighboring Rockledge (13.3% Black), Viera East (5.4% Black), Tropical Park (40.3% Black), and Viera West (4.4% Black).

Merritt Island's Asian Population

1,029 residents of Merritt Island identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Merritt Island roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Merritt Island is ranked #176 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Merritt Island is more Asian than neighboring Cocoa Beach (1.6% Asian), Rockledge (2.3% Asian), and Tropical Park (1.7% Asian). Merritt Island is less Asian than neighboring Viera East (3.7% Asian), and Viera West (6.5% Asian).

Merritt Island's Hispanic Population

2,788 residents of Merritt Island identify as Hispanic, or 8.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Merritt Island less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Merritt Island is ranked #604 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Merritt Island is more Hispanic than neighboring Cocoa Beach (5.6% Hispanic). Merritt Island is less Hispanic than neighboring Rockledge (10.2% Hispanic), Viera East (10.8% Hispanic), Tropical Park (12.9% Hispanic), and Viera West (11.8% Hispanic).

Merritt Island's Native American/Other Population

313 residents of Merritt Island identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Merritt Island roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Merritt Island is ranked #285 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Merritt Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cocoa Beach (0.7% Native American/Other), Rockledge (0.8% Native American/Other), Viera East (0.7% Native American/Other), and Tropical Park (0.6% Native American/Other).

Merritt Island's Multiracial Population

1,772 residents of Merritt Island identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Merritt Island roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Merritt Island is ranked #138 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Merritt Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Cocoa Beach (3.7% Multiracial), Tropical Park (4.8% Multiracial), and Viera West (4.9% Multiracial). Merritt Island is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockledge (5.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.