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Compare Merritt Island to Jacksonville
This post compares Merritt Island, Florida to Jacksonville, 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) | Jacksonville (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,380 | 867,313 |
| Income (median) | $46,025 | $40,449 |
| Home Value (median) | $219,500 | $150,200 |
| White | 89% | 59% |
| Black | 4% | 31% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| With Kids | 23% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 49 | 35 |
| Rentals | 25% | 42% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Merritt Island or Jacksonville?
A: Merritt Island has a much smaller population count than Jacksonville: 36380 compared with 867313 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Merritt Island or in Jacksonville?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Merritt Island.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Merritt Island or Jacksonville?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Merritt Island.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Jacksonville does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 25% for Merritt Island versus 42% for Jacksonville.
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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