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Merom

Indiana · 228 residents · 0.355 sq mi
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Merom has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,333. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 66 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
228
−22%since 2000
from 294 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
642 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 828 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+9%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1291742192643091990201020202024Merom
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,333
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,528 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,929
+14%since 2000
from $13,087 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
46.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+1%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(227)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(4)
Diversity Score5%(11)
Diversity Score
5
+47%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+72%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.6%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merom, Indiana?

Merom, Indiana has about 228 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merom, Indiana?

The typical household in Merom, Indiana earns about $43,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merom, Indiana expensive?

In Merom, Indiana, the median home is worth about $56,000.

How educated are people in Merom, Indiana?

About 5.7% 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 13.5% of people in Merom, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merom, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Merom, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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