The town of Merritt City in Florida has a population of approximately 9,400. It has a public airport and a public general aviation airport. The Merritt Island Airport is located on South Merritt Island and is operated by the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority. Located on a barrier island, the town's residential areas are only accessible via causeway or drawbridge.
The city is home to approximately 14,955 residents. Of these, a majority (58.8%) are married couples. There are approximately a dozen lone residents who live alone. Another 6.4% are unmarried and live alone. A mere 11.4% are over the age of 65. The average household size is 2.36, and the average family size is 2.86. The town has a diverse culture and ethnicity.