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Merom

Indiana · 208 residents · 0.355 sq mi
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Merom has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 86 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,800. The poverty rate of 32.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
208
−29%since 2000
from 294 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
586 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 828 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
−1%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1291742192643091990201020202024Merom
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,528 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,536
+26%since 2000
from $13,087 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
15.6% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(195)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(4)
Diversity Score10%(21)
Diversity Score
10
+193%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+89%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.4%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merom, Indiana?

Merom, Indiana has about 208 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merom, Indiana?

The typical household in Merom, Indiana earns about $40,625 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 $53,800.

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 32.4% 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 77 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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