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Merriam

Indiana · 268 residents · 0.99 sq mi
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The short version

Population has declined 13% since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $206,600. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
−13%since 2023
from 309 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Population density
271 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 312 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
28.4
−33%since 2023
from 42.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2022 – 2024
26327729230632020222024Merriam
2024268
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,850
+17%since 2023
from $26,373 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
−1%since 2023
from 0.338 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade23.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Median home value
$206,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $123,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.5% in 2023
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(309)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+11%since 2023
from 22.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
Female
31.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merriam, Indiana?

Merriam, Indiana has about 268 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Merriam, Indiana expensive?

In Merriam, Indiana, the median home is worth about $206,600.

How educated are people in Merriam, Indiana?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Merriam, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merriam, Indiana?

About 1.1% of people in Merriam, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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