Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

123,143

1.04% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

53.3

0.947% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

8.34%

3.26% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$75,437

6.59% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$339,800

6.75% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL had a population of 123k people with a median age of 53.3 and a median household income of $75,437. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL declined from 124,439 to 123,143, a −1.04% decrease and its median household income grew from $70,772 to $75,437, a 6.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.7%), White (Hispanic) (5.09%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.11%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.94%).

9.15% of the households in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Brevard County (East)--Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL are Academy of Cosmetology (97 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL was $339,800, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

Most people in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL borders Titusville, Rockledge & Cocoa Cities PUMA, FL, Melbourne & West Melbourne Cities PUMA, FL, Palm Bay City, Grant-Valkaria & Malabar Towns PUMA, FL, Indian River County PUMA, FL, and Port Orange, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach (East) & Oak Hill Cities PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL is home to a population of 123k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.21% of Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (8.88k people).

In 2021, there were 16.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.27k White (Hispanic) and 3.45k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL are Spanish (5,475 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (829 households), and Italian (636 households).

Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 2.67k
White (Hispanic)
6.27k ± 888
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.45k ± 774

8.73%

Hispanic Population

10.8k people

8.73% of the people in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL are hispanic (10.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

7.21%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.88k people

7.45%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.27k people

As of 2021, 7.21% of Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL residents (8.88k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL was 7.45%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,475 households (4.63%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
829 households (0.7%)
Italian
636 households (0.537%)

9.15% of the households in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL was Spanish. 4.63% of the households in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,941 ± 376
Gulf War (2001-)
2,515 ± 361
Gulf War (1990s)
1,978 ± 316

Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL employs 50.8k people. The largest industries in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL are Restaurants & Food Services (3,432 people), Construction (2,894 people), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing (2,226 people), and the highest paying industries are Communications, & audio & video equipment manufacturing ($232,671), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($187,369), and Air transportation ($153,899).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,994

Women

46.5%

27,589

Men

53.5%

The workforce of Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL in 2020 was 51,583 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

50.8k

2021 Value

−1.6%

1 Year decline

± −1.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −1.6%, from 51.6k employees to 50.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL, are Other managers (1,798 people), Registered nurses (1,323 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,160 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.8k

2021 Value

−1.6%

1 Year decline

± −1.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −1.6%, from 51.6k employees to 50.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,432 people), Construction (2,894 people), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing (2,226 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,139

Median earning men ± $4,360

$38,768

Median earning women ± $2,355

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($97,598), Public Administration ($82,287), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($79,346).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($78,762), Public Administration ($54,544), and Information ($53,472).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL awarded 97 degrees. The student population of Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 22 male students and 100 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL are White (55 and 56.7%), followed by Black or African American (15 and 15.5%), Hispanic or Latino (14 and 14.4%), and Two or More Races (12 and 12.4%).

The largest universities in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Academy of Cosmetology (97 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Brevard County (East)--Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL are Facial Treatment Specialist (32 and 33%), General Cosmetology (20 and 20.6%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (17 and 17.5%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.526% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.345% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (26.6k), Some college (20.9k), and High School or Equivalent (20.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL was $339,800 in 2021, which is 1.39 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $318,300 to $339,800, a 6.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL is 76.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL is $75,437. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

Property

$339,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,900

$41,745

Median Property Taxes

±$1,462

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.7%

Homeownership

2021

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.7% of the housing units in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,437

Median Household Income

± $2,395

54.4k

Number of Households

± 1,707

In 2021, the median household income of the 54.4k households in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL grew to $75,437 from the previous year's value of $70,772.

The following chart displays the households in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.501

2021 Wage GINI in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL

0.501

2020 Wage GINI in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL was 0.501 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0259% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.7%)
Worked At Home (14.5%)
Carpooled (5.57%)

In 2021, 75.7% of workers in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.5%) and those who carpooled to work (5.57%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.21% of the workforce in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.34% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL (10.2k out of 122k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.6% of the population of Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 40.4% on employee plans, 7% on Medicaid, 19.1% on Medicare, 21.4% on non-group plans, and 3.71% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1372 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1631 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 546 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

1,372 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,372 patients per year. This represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1,385 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Florida in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.3% under 18 years, 12.6% between 18 and 34 years, 42.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.42%

Uninsured

40.4%

Employer Coverage

Medicaid

19.1%

Medicare

21.4%

Non-Group

3.71%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL declined by 5.92% from 8.95% to 8.42%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Beaches & Merritt Island PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.