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Merriam Woods

Missouri · 1,142 residents · 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 $24,132. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,200. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,142
+77%since 1990
from 646 in 1990
1990 – 2025
754 / sq mi
+77%since 1990
from 426 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
−28%since 1990
from 54.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4909591K2K2K1990201020202024Merriam Woods
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,132
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,483 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,528
+68%since 1990
from $8,075 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.8%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$462
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $366 in 1990
US average: $602
79.9%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 87.4% in 1990
20.1% rent
1.7
−29%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(641)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0.5%(3)
Diversity Score4.9%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(25)
2
−55%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.8%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Merriam Woods, Missouri?

Merriam Woods, Missouri has about 1,142 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Merriam Woods, Missouri earns about $24,132 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 $42,200, and the typical rent is about $462 a month.

How educated are people in Merriam Woods, Missouri?

About 5.6% 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 22.8% 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 496 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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

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