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Compare Merritt Island to Kissimmee
This post compares Merritt Island, Florida to Kissimmee, 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) | Kissimmee (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,380 | 68,176 |
| Income (median) | $46,025 | $30,288 |
| Home Value (median) | $219,500 | $149,800 |
| White | 89% | 70% |
| Black | 4% | 10% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| With Kids | 23% | 38% |
| Age (median) | 49 | 33 |
| Rentals | 25% | 60% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Merritt Island or Kissimmee?
A: Merritt Island has a smaller population count than Kissimmee: 36380 compared with 68176 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Merritt Island or in Kissimmee?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Merritt Island.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Merritt Island or Kissimmee?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Merritt Island.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Kissimmee does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 25% for Merritt Island versus 60% for Kissimmee.
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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