Merritt island is located in Brevard county Florida with a geographic area of 17.0 square miles. The total population in Merritt island is 33,975 with 49.6% male and 50.4% female. Children under age 5 represent 4.4% of the population, under age 18 equal 17.4% of the population and over age 65 is 23.9% of the population. The median household income is $72,961, per capita income is $42,339. There are a total of 13,790 housing units with 80.4% owner occupied. Education includes 18.7% of residents that are high school graduates and 43.3% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Merritt island in the summer is 80 degrees, and in the winter 56 degrees.
