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Merrillville

Indiana · 36,444 residents · 33.219 sq mi
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Merrillville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,381. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value is $140,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,444
+19%since 2000
from 30,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,097 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 920 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K29K32K35K37K1990201020202024Merrillville
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,381
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,545 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,412
+41%since 2000
from $22,293 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,075
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $704 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(19,701)
Black22.6%(6,908)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(2,950)
Asian1.5%(450)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(19,334)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(10,827)
Black50.1%(18,262)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(5,375)
Asian1.3%(486)
Other3.1%(1,136)
Diversity Score78.8%(28,723)
Diversity Score
79
+25%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrillville, Indiana?

Merrillville, Indiana has about 36,444 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merrillville, Indiana?

The typical household in Merrillville, Indiana earns about $63,381 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merrillville, Indiana expensive?

In Merrillville, Indiana, the median home is worth about $140,600, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Merrillville, Indiana?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Merrillville, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merrillville, Indiana?

About 10.2% of people in Merrillville, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merrillville, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Merrillville, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,187 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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