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Merom

Indiana · 210 residents (2025 est.) · 0.355 sq mi
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Merom has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 39% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285
−3%since 2000
from 294 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
803 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 828 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
−12%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:210 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1291742192643091990201020202024Merom
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,528 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,438
+125%since 2000
from $13,087 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+16%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information21.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
71.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(287)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(252)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.2%(29)
Diversity Score26%(74)
Diversity Score
26
+663%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−57.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+26.3 ptssince 2017
from 65.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merom, Indiana?

Merom, Indiana has about 285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merom, Indiana?

The typical household in Merom, Indiana earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Merom, Indiana?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Merom, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merom, Indiana?

About 2.8% of people in Merom, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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