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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Merrick

New York · 22,764 residents · 3.725 sq mi
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Merrick is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,132. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $287,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 115% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,764
−1%since 1990
from 23,042 in 1990
1990 – 2024
6,111 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 6,186 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+7%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$93,132
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,383 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,334
+33%since 1990
from $27,354 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$287,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $236,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,120
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $904 in 1990
US average: $602
94.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 94.4% in 1990
5.8% rent
3.1
−15%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(22,395)
Black0.7%(156)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(336)
Asian1.9%(430)
Diversity Score10.2%(2,354)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(21,097)
Black0.5%(109)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(842)
Asian2.2%(505)
Diversity Score15.4%(3,501)
15
+51%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.5%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 38.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.1%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 91.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.9%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 32.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrick, New York?

Merrick, New York has about 22,764 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Merrick, New York earns about $93,132 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 $287,800, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in Merrick, New York?

About 47.5% 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 2.8% of people in Merrick, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merrick, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Merrick, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 278 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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