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Merriam Woods

Missouri · 2,006 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 $40,050. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,400. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,006
+76%since 2000
from 1,142 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,324 / sq mi
+76%since 2000
from 754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
−10%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4909591K2K2K1990201020202024Merriam Woods
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,050
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,132 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,202
+12%since 2000
from $13,528 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(1,671)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(192)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other2.1%(41)
Diversity Score29.1%(585)
Diversity Score
29
+1226%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.0%
−45.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merriam Woods, Missouri?

Merriam Woods, Missouri has about 2,006 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Merriam Woods, Missouri earns about $40,050 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 $76,400, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Merriam Woods, Missouri?

About 11.4% 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 30.3% 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 1,360 residents, a change of about 211 percent over that period.

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

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