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Compare Merritt Island to Tampa
This post compares Merritt Island, Florida to Tampa, 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) | Tampa (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,380 | 368,087 |
| Income (median) | $46,025 | $43,990 |
| Home Value (median) | $219,500 | $190,300 |
| White | 89% | 65% |
| Black | 4% | 24% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| With Kids | 23% | 27% |
| Age (median) | 49 | 35 |
| Rentals | 25% | 51% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Merritt Island or Tampa?
A: Merritt Island has a much smaller population count than Tampa: 36380 compared with 368087 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Merritt Island or in Tampa?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Merritt Island.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Merritt Island or Tampa?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Merritt Island.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Tampa does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 25% for Merritt Island versus 51% for Tampa.
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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