Merriam, IN

Merriam Overview

315
TOTAL POPULATION
212
MALE POPULATION
103
FEMALE POPULATION
205.83
MALES / 100 FEMALES
48.58
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,872
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$67,574
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.31
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
168
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
18.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Merriam

The most populous races in Merriam are White / Caucasian (301 | 95.6%), and Two or more Races (14 | 4.4%).
Race in Merriam
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian30195.6%
Two or more Races144.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total315100.0%

Ancestry in Merriam

The most populous ancestries reported in Merriam are German (80 | 25.4%), Swiss (33 | 10.5%), English (27 | 8.6%), European (27 | 8.6%), and Polish (27 | 8.6%), together accounting for 61.6% of all Merriam residents.
Ancestry in Merriam
Ancestry# Population% Population
American154.8%
English278.6%
European278.6%
German8025.4%
Irish82.5%
Polish278.6%
Swiss3310.5%
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Immigrants in Merriam

Immigrants in Merriam
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Merriam

Sex and Age in Merriam

The most populous age groups in Merriam are 5 to 9 Years (42 | 19.8%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (22 | 21.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Merriam
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27 (12.7%)12 (11.7%)
5 to 9 Years42 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years9 (4.3%)5 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Years36 (17.0%)22 (21.4%)
30 to 34 Years13 (6.1%)11 (10.7%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years11 (5.2%)4 (3.9%)
45 to 49 Years5 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years13 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years0 (0.0%)9 (8.7%)
60 to 64 Years8 (3.8%)16 (15.5%)
65 to 69 Years39 (18.4%)12 (11.7%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (11.7%)
75 to 79 Years9 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total212 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Merriam

Median Family Size in Merriam

Median Family Size in Merriam
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple79 (100.0%)3.25
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Total Families79 (100.0%)3.25

Median Household Size in Merriam

Median Household Size in Merriam
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple79 (60.3%)3.33
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Non-family52 (39.7%)-
Total Households131 (100.0%)2.40

Household Size by Marriage Status in Merriam

Out of a total of 131 households in Merriam, 79 (60.3%) are family households, while 52 (39.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 21, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 52.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Merriam
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-52 (39.7%)
2-Person Households21 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households21 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households18 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households19 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (60.3%)52 (39.7%)

Female Fertility in Merriam

Fertility by Age in Merriam

Average fertility rate in Merriam is 262.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 289.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Merriam
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years11 (100.0%)289.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)262.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Merriam

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Merriam
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Merriam

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Merriam
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree11 (100.0%)1,000.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)262.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Merriam

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Merriam
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Merriam

Income Overview in Merriam

Per Capita Income in Merriam is $28,872, while median incomes of families and households are $91,250 and $67,574 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income315$28,872
Median Family Income79$91,250
Mean Family Income79$87,763
Median Household Income131$67,574
Mean Household Income131$69,879
Income Deficit79$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3150.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)315100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3150.31

Earnings by Sex in Merriam

Earnings by Sex in Merriam
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male97 (66.4%)$59,931
Female49 (33.6%)$0
Total146 (100.0%)$49,423

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Merriam

The most common earnings brackets in Merriam are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (36 | 37.1%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (12 | 24.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Merriam
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)5 (10.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)11 (22.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)8 (16.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9999 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)9 (18.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)12 (24.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99922 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99930 (30.9%)4 (8.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99936 (37.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total97 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Merriam

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Merriam
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$67,721$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$60,833$0

Family Income in Merriam

Family Income Brackets in Merriam

According to the Merriam family income data, there are 25 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Merriam
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999810.1%
$35,000 to $49,999911.4%
$50,000 to $74,9991316.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991924.1%
$100,000 to $149,9992531.6%
$150,000 to $199,99956.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Merriam

3-person families (26 | 32.9%) account for the highest median family income in Merriam with $103,462 per family, while 3-person families (26 | 32.9%) have the highest median income of $34,487 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Merriam
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families21 (26.6%)$0
3-Person Families26 (32.9%)$103,462
4-Person Families13 (16.5%)$0
5-Person Families19 (24.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total79 (100.0%)$91,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Merriam

Family Income by Number of Earners in Merriam
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8 (10.1%)$0
1 Earner28 (35.4%)$0
2 Earners25 (31.7%)$0
3+ Earners18 (22.8%)$0
Total79 (100.0%)$91,250

Household Income in Merriam

Household Income Brackets in Merriam

With 35 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Merriam, accounting for 26.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Merriam
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993526.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991713.0%
$50,000 to $74,9993022.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991914.5%
$100,000 to $149,9992519.1%
$150,000 to $199,99953.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Merriam

The median household income in Merriam is $67,574, with the highest median household income of $69,191 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 49 households (37.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Merriam
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years49 (37.4%)$69,191
45 to 64 Years34 (26.0%)$0
65+ Years48 (36.6%)$0
Total131 (100.0%)$67,574

Poverty in Merriam

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Merriam

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Merriam
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (25.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)6 (5.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Merriam

According to the poverty statistics in Merriam, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Merriam
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
5 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years9 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years49 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years11 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years8 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years39 (100.0%)18 (75.0%)
75 Years and over9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total212 (100.0%)97 (94.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Merriam

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Merriam
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Merriam

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Merriam
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Merriam

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Merriam
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Merriam

Employment by Class of Employer in Merriam

Among the 126 employed individuals in Merriam, private company employees (86 | 68.2%), not-for-profit organizations (26 | 20.6%), and local government employees (14 | 11.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Merriam
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees8668.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations2620.6%
Local Government Employees1411.1%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total126100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Merriam

According to the labor force statistics for Merriam, out of the total population over 16 years of age (234), 71.8% or 168 individuals are in the labor force, with 18.5% or 31 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 14 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Merriam
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years58 (100.0%)22 (37.9%)
30 to 34 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years4 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years8 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (38.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total168 (71.8%)31 (18.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Merriam

According to labor force statistics for Merriam, 81.8% of individuals (121) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (148) are in the labor force, with 18.2% or 22 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 100.0% or 32 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 50.0% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Merriam
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma44 (69.8%)32 (50.0%)
College / Associate Degree32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total121 (81.8%)27 (18.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Merriam

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Merriam are Business & Financial (16 | 11.7%), Community & Social Service (13 | 9.5%), Education Instruction & Library (13 | 9.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (12 | 8.8%), and Health Technologists (12 | 8.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Merriam

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Merriam, the most male-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Business & Financial (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Merriam
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial12 (75.0%)4 (25.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)25 (50.0%)25 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)88 (64.2%)49 (35.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Merriam are Security & Protection (14 | 10.2%), Law Enforcement (14 | 10.2%), and Personal Care & Service (8 | 5.8%).
Services Occupations in Merriam

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Merriam
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)14 (63.6%)8 (36.4%)
Total (Overall)88 (64.2%)49 (35.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Merriam are , and Office & Administration (29 | 21.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Merriam

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Merriam
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration13 (44.8%)16 (55.2%)
Total (Category)13 (44.8%)16 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)88 (64.2%)49 (35.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Merriam are , and Construction & Extraction (17 | 12.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Merriam

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Merriam
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)88 (64.2%)49 (35.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Merriam are , and Production (19 | 13.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Merriam

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Merriam
OccupationMaleFemale
Production19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)88 (64.2%)49 (35.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Merriam

Employment Industries in Merriam

The major employment industries in Merriam include Health Care & Social Assistance (20 | 14.6%), Construction (19 | 13.9%), Educational Services (18 | 13.1%), Retail Trade (17 | 12.4%), and Public Administration (14 | 10.2%).
Employment Industries in Merriam

Employment Industries by Sex in Merriam

The Merriam industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Retail Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Merriam
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Educational Services13 (72.2%)5 (27.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total88 (64.2%)49 (35.8%)

Education in Merriam

School Enrollment in Merriam

The most common levels of schooling among the 100 students in Merriam are college / undergraduate (46 | 46.0%), nursery / preschool (33 | 33.0%), and elementary school (21 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Merriam
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3333.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School2121.0%
Middle School00.0%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate4646.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total100100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Merriam

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Merriam
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Merriam

Science & technology (33 | 40.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (13 | 16.1%), business (12 | 14.8%), liberal arts & history (12 | 14.8%), and psychology (11 | 13.6%) are the most common fields of study among 81 individuals in Merriam who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Merriam
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1316.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology1113.6%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3340.7%
Business1214.8%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History1214.8%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total81100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Merriam

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Merriam

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Merriam are males with 2 vehicles (61, accounting for 69.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (12, making up 160.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Merriam
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)8 (21.0%)
2 Vehicles61 (69.3%)12 (31.6%)
3 Vehicles27 (30.7%)18 (47.4%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total88 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Merriam

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Merriam are 40 to 44 minutes (32 commuters, 25.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (27 commuters, 21.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (21 commuters, 16.7%).
Commute Time in Merriam
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes2721.4%
15 to 19 Minutes86.4%
20 to 24 Minutes2116.7%
25 to 29 Minutes129.5%
30 to 34 Minutes54.0%
35 to 39 Minutes1713.5%
40 to 44 Minutes3225.4%
45 to 59 Minutes43.2%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Merriam

The most common commute times in Merriam are 40 to 44 minutes (32 commuters, 36.4%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (12 commuters, 31.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Merriam
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes18 (20.4%)9 (23.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (21.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes9 (10.2%)12 (31.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes12 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (13.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes17 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes32 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (10.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Merriam

The most frequent times of departure to work in Merriam are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (30, 34.1%) for males and 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (24, 63.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Merriam
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM19 (21.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)24 (63.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM12 (13.6%)9 (23.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM30 (34.1%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM13 (14.8%)5 (13.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM9 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total88 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Merriam

Occupancy by Ownership in Merriam

Of the total 131 dwellings in Merriam, owner-occupied units account for 104 (79.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 27 (20.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Merriam
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units10479.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2720.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units131100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Merriam

Occupancy by Household Size in Merriam
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5239.7%
2-Person Household2116.0%
3-Person Household2116.0%
4+ Person Household3728.2%
Total Housing Units131100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Merriam

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Merriam
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household25 (48.1%)27 (51.9%)
2-Person Household21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units104 (79.4%)27 (20.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Merriam

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Merriam
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma39 (59.1%)27 (40.9%)
College/Associate Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Merriam

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Merriam
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4937.4%
35 to 44 Years00.0%
45 to 54 Years1813.7%
55 to 64 Years1612.2%
65 to 74 Years3929.8%
75 to 84 Years96.9%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total131100.0%

Housing Finances in Merriam

Median Income by Occupancy in Merriam

Median Income by Occupancy in Merriam
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied104 (79.4%)$69,559
Renter-Occupied27 (20.6%)$0
Average131 (100.0%)$67,574

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Merriam

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Merriam
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (7.7%)27 (100.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99930 (28.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99925 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more5 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Merriam

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Merriam
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30012 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4995 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7990 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
$800 to $99925 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49930 (28.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99932 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Merriam

Housing Structures in Merriam

Housing Structures in Merriam
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached12293.1%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other96.9%
Total131100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Merriam

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Merriam
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached95 (77.9%)27 (22.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (79.4%)27 (20.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Merriam

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Merriam
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms21 (20.2%)27 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms59 (56.7%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms24 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Merriam

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Merriam
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas78 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity13 (12.5%)27 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels13 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Merriam

Household Vehicle Usage in Merriam
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle25 (24.0%)27 (100.0%)
2 Vehicles61 (58.7%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles18 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Merriam

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Merriam

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1787
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs--
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Merriam

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Merriam
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005 (29.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99912 (70.6%)8 (9.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9990 (0.0%)79 (90.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (100.0%)87 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Merriam

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Merriam
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)8 (9.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)17 (19.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)30 (34.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99912 (70.6%)19 (21.8%)
$150,000 or more5 (29.4%)13 (14.9%)
Total17 (100.0%)87 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Merriam

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Merriam
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x17 (100.0%)68,309 (78,516.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)57 (65.5%)
4.0x or more0 (0.0%)17 (19.5%)
Total17 (100.0%)87 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Merriam

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Merriam
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80012 (70.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4995 (29.4%)65 (74.7%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (100.0%)87 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Merriam

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Merriam

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Merriam
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years4 (26.7%)11 (73.3%)
45 to 54 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years25 (75.8%)8 (24.2%)
65 to 74 Years63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total296 (94.0%)19 (6.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Merriam

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Merriam
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Merriam

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Merriam
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99958 (75.3%)19 (24.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99961 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Merriam

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Merriam
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)4 (26.7%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years16 (48.5%)9 (27.3%)
65 to 74 Years51 (80.9%)45 (71.4%)
75 Years and over9 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total76 (24.1%)262 (83.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Merriam

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Merriam
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Merriam

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Merriam: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Merriam: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Merriam: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Merriam: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Merriam: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Merriam

Computing Device Access in Merriam

Computing Device Access in Merriam
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop10680.9%
Smartphone12293.1%
Tablet9270.2%
No Computing Device00.0%
Total131100.0%

Internet Access in Merriam

Internet Access in Merriam
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home4433.6%
Cellular Data Only3526.7%
Satellite Internet5239.7%
No Internet00.0%
Total131100.0%

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Merriam?
Total Population of Merriam is 315.
What is the Total Male Population of Merriam?
Total Male Population of Merriam is 212.
What is the Total Female Population of Merriam?
Total Female Population of Merriam is 103.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Merriam?
There are 205.83 Males per 100 Females in Merriam.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Merriam?
There are 48.58 Females per 100 Males in Merriam.
What is the Median Population Age in Merriam?
Median Population Age in Merriam is 32.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Merriam
Average Family Size in Merriam is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Merriam
Average Household Size in Merriam is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Merriam?
Per Capita income in Merriam is $28,872.
What is the Median Family Income in Merriam?
Median Family Income in Merriam is $91,250.
What is the Median Household income in Merriam?
Median Household Income in Merriam is $67,574.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Merriam?
Inequality or Gini Index in Merriam is 0.31.
How Large is the Labor Force in Merriam?
There are 168 People in the Labor Forcein in Merriam.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Merriam?
71.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Merriam.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Merriam?
Unemployment Rate in Merriam is 18.5%.