North Merritt Island, FL Demographics
A map of North Merritt Island's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 7,178 | 83.8% |
Hispanic | 593 | 6.9% |
Multiracial | 367 | 4.3% |
Asian | 244 | 2.8% |
Native American/Other | 94 | 1.1% |
Black | 90 | 1.1% |
North Merritt Island, Florida had a population of 8,566 in 2020. It was 83.8% White, 1.1% Black, 2.8% Asian, 6.9% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North Merritt Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, North Merritt Island is the 364th 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).
North Merritt Island's White Population
7,178 residents of North Merritt Island identify as White, or 83.8%. This makes the White share of the population of North Merritt Island considerably larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, North Merritt Island is ranked #238 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
North Merritt Island is more White than neighboring Sharpes (81.9% White), Tropical Park (39.6% White), Cocoa (49.6% White), Port St. John (77.5% White), and Cocoa West (39.8% White).
North Merritt Island's Black Population
90 residents of North Merritt Island identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of North Merritt Island less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, North Merritt Island is ranked #761 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
North Merritt Island is less Black than neighboring Sharpes (3.8% Black), Tropical Park (40.3% Black), Cocoa (26.3% Black), Port St. John (5.4% Black), and Cocoa West (38.1% Black).
North Merritt Island's Asian Population
244 residents of North Merritt Island identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North Merritt Island roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, North Merritt Island is ranked #197 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
North Merritt Island is more Asian than neighboring Sharpes (0.7% Asian), Tropical Park (1.7% Asian), Cocoa (1.3% Asian), Port St. John (1.5% Asian), and Cocoa West (0.4% Asian).
North Merritt Island's Hispanic Population
593 residents of North Merritt Island identify as Hispanic, or 6.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North Merritt Island less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, North Merritt Island is ranked #660 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
North Merritt Island is less Hispanic than neighboring Sharpes (7.3% Hispanic), Tropical Park (12.9% Hispanic), Cocoa (16.9% Hispanic), Port St. John (8.9% Hispanic), and Cocoa West (16.5% Hispanic).
North Merritt Island's Native American/Other Population
94 residents of North Merritt Island identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of North 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, North Merritt Island is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
North Merritt Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sharpes (1% Native American/Other), Tropical Park (0.6% Native American/Other), Cocoa (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cocoa West (0.7% Native American/Other).
North Merritt Island's Multiracial Population
367 residents of North Merritt Island identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North Merritt Island roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, North Merritt Island is ranked #275 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
North Merritt Island is less Multiracial than neighboring Sharpes (5.2% Multiracial), Tropical Park (4.8% Multiracial), Cocoa (5.1% Multiracial), Port St. John (5.7% Multiracial), and Cocoa West (4.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.