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Compare Merritt Island to Fort Pierce
This post compares Merritt Island, Florida to Fort Pierce, Florida across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Merritt Island (CDP) | Fort Pierce (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,380 | 44,248 |
| Income (median) | $46,025 | $28,691 |
| Home Value (median) | $219,500 | $91,400 |
| White | 89% | 57% |
| Black | 4% | 36% |
| Asian | 2% | 0% |
| With Kids | 23% | 31% |
| Age (median) | 49 | 36 |
| Rentals | 25% | 53% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Merritt Island or Fort Pierce?
A: Merritt Island has a similar population count than Fort Pierce: 36380 compared with 44248 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Merritt Island or in Fort Pierce?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Merritt Island.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Merritt Island or Fort Pierce?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Merritt Island.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Fort Pierce does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 25% for Merritt Island versus 53% for Fort Pierce.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Merritt Island may include: Palm-Harbor, Ormond-Beach, and Vero-Beach-South.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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