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North Merrick

New York · 12,366 residents · 1.719 sq mi
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#166Highest homeownership rateof 6,82394.6%#210Highest median rentof 6,764$2,906
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North Merrick is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $161,554. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $675,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,366
+4%since 2000
from 11,844 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,194 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 7,271 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+9%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K12K12K13K1990201020202024North Merrick
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.6%(820)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(657)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.5%(685)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(705)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(691)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.9%(1,342)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.7%(1,688)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.9%(1,838)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.7%(1,443)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.6%(1,677)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.9%(486)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.7%(334)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$161,554
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,786 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,524
+113%since 2000
from $30,791 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+9%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$675,800
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,906
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,160 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.4%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
−5%since 2009
from 4.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(10,752)
Black1%(119)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(436)
Asian3.2%(375)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(9,558)
Black1.9%(235)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(1,755)
Asian4.3%(533)
Other2.3%(285)
Diversity Score
47
+56%since 2009
from 30 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.6%(442)
Spaniard1.7%(205)
Dominican1.6%(202)
Cuban1.6%(198)
Colombian1.2%(149)
Ecuadorian0.8%(105)
Peruvian0.5%(68)
Guatemalan0.4%(55)
Panamanian0.4%(51)
Salvadoran0.3%(43)
+ 4 more hispanic origin groups with data
Argentine0.3%(41)
Paraguayan0.1%(13)
Mexican0%(6)
Chilean0%(5)
Asian origin
Chinese1.9%(241)
Filipino1.3%(157)
Korean0.7%(83)
Asian Indian0.6%(69)
Pakistani0.1%(9)
Ancestry
Italian34%(4,201)
Irish20.3%(2,515)
German15.9%(1,965)
English4.4%(546)
American3.9%(485)
Polish2.9%(362)
Greek2.4%(296)
Russian2.3%(282)
Ukrainian2%(250)
Scottish1.8%(222)
French1.5%(191)
Hungarian1.3%(157)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.1%(131)
Croatian0.6%(78)
Portuguese0.5%(64)
Arab0.4%(46)
Egyptian0.4%(46)
Dutch0.3%(38)
Lithuanian0.3%(36)
Welsh0.3%(34)
Austrian0.2%(27)
Israeli0.2%(25)
Slovene0.2%(21)
Czech0.2%(19)
British0.1%(15)
Danish0.1%(13)
Romanian0.1%(12)
Norwegian0.1%(8)
Turkish0.1%(7)
Belgian0%(4)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2017
from 89.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 87.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.3%(1,819)
Married59.9%(3,093)
Widowed1.7%(90)
Divorced3.1%(158)
Women 15+
Never married25.2%(1,270)
Married58.6%(2,954)
Widowed11%(553)
Divorced5.3%(267)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Merrick, New York?

North Merrick, New York has about 12,366 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Merrick, New York earns about $161,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Merrick, New York expensive?

In North Merrick, New York, the median home is worth about $675,800, and the typical rent is about $2,906 a month.

How educated are people in North Merrick, New York?

About 54.0% of adults age 25 and over in North Merrick, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Merrick, New York?

About 3.7% of people in North Merrick, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Merrick, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Merrick, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 253 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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