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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Merrick

New York · 23,042 residents · 3.725 sq mi
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Merrick is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,383. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $236,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 98% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

23,042
+1%vs 2000
vs 22,764 in 2000
1990 – 2024
6,186 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 6,111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$65,383
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $93,132 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,354
−25%vs 2000
vs $36,334 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$236,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $287,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$904
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,120 in 2000
US average: $450
94.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.2% in 2000
5.6% rent
3.6
+17%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(21,097)
Black0.5%(109)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(842)
Asian2.2%(505)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(3,501)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(22,395)
Black0.7%(156)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(336)
Asian1.9%(430)
Other0.3%(61)
Diversity Score10.2%(2,354)
10
−34%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.5%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 47.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
17.7%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.0 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Merrick, New York?

Merrick, New York has about 23,042 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Merrick, New York?

The typical household in Merrick, New York earns about $65,383 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merrick, New York expensive?

In Merrick, New York, the median home is worth about $236,800, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Merrick, New York?

About 38.5% of adults age 25 and over in Merrick, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merrick, New York?

About 2.5% of people in Merrick, New York 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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