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Merritt Park

New York · 1,647 residents · 0.442 sq mi
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Merritt Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,208. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $393,300. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 62% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% 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

1,647
−5%since 2019
from 1,727 in 2019
2010 – 2024
3,726 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 3,907 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
45.8
+8%since 2019
from 42.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
7481K1K2K2K201020202024Merritt Park
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$115,208
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $128,281 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$48,760
−2%since 2019
from $49,812 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 68.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
4.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$393,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $386,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$2,260
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,654 in 2019
US average: $1,124
87.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2019
from 75.9% in 2019
12.2% rent
3.4
+13%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(979)
Black2.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(90)
Asian34.2%(590)
Other1.3%(22)
Diversity Score69.8%(1,205)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(959)
Black8%(132)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(176)
Asian20.5%(337)
Other3.2%(52)
Diversity Score75.6%(1,245)
76
+8%since 2019
from 70 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2019
from 62.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 99.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
28.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 30.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

43.7 min
+9%since 2019
from 40.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
85.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 76.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
71.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
56.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2019
from 64.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 45.3% in 2019
52.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 54.7% in 2019
23.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 30.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Merritt Park, New York?

Merritt Park, New York has about 1,647 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merritt Park, New York?

The typical household in Merritt Park, New York earns about $115,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merritt Park, New York expensive?

In Merritt Park, New York, the median home is worth about $393,300, and the typical rent is about $2,260 a month.

How educated are people in Merritt Park, New York?

About 48.8% of adults age 25 and over in Merritt Park, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merritt Park, New York?

About 4.5% of people in Merritt Park, 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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