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Merriam Woods

Missouri · 2,084 residents (2025 est.) · 1.515 sq mi
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Merriam Woods has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,400. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,047
+79%since 2000
from 1,142 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,351 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
−12%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,084 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4909591K2K2K1990201020202024Merriam Woods
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,250
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,132 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,389
+51%since 2000
from $13,528 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+30%since 2010
from 0.314 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$987
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+27%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(1,733)
Black1.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(197)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(90)
Diversity Score34%(696)
Diversity Score
34
+1446%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
5.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 22.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.6%
−52.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 73.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 6.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merriam Woods, Missouri?

Merriam Woods, Missouri has about 2,047 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merriam Woods, Missouri?

The typical household in Merriam Woods, Missouri earns about $52,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merriam Woods, Missouri expensive?

In Merriam Woods, Missouri, the median home is worth about $116,400, and the typical rent is about $987 a month.

How educated are people in Merriam Woods, Missouri?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Merriam Woods, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merriam Woods, Missouri?

About 25.2% of people in Merriam Woods, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merriam Woods, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Merriam Woods, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,401 residents, a change of about 217 percent over that period.

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

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