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Merrionette Park

Illinois · 1,969 residents · 0.375 sq mi
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Merrionette Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,047. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $120,700. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,969
−2%since 2000
from 1,999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,251 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 5,331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+7%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Merrionette Park
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,047
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,278 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,153
+21%since 2000
from $22,497 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$966
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+4%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,753)
Black6.6%(132)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(83)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(521)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(1,153)
Black17.6%(347)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(379)
Asian1.1%(21)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score69.9%(1,377)
Diversity Score
70
+169%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrionette Park, Illinois?

Merrionette Park, Illinois has about 1,969 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merrionette Park, Illinois?

The typical household in Merrionette Park, Illinois earns about $43,047 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merrionette Park, Illinois expensive?

In Merrionette Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $120,700, and the typical rent is about $966 a month.

How educated are people in Merrionette Park, Illinois?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Merrionette Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merrionette Park, Illinois?

About 8.1% of people in Merrionette Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merrionette Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Merrionette Park, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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