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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Merrick

New York · 11,844 residents · 1.719 sq mi
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North Merrick is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,786. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $235,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 86% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% 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

11,844
−2%since 1990
from 12,113 in 1990
1990 – 2024
6,890 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 7,047 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+8%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$80,786
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,233 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,791
+44%since 1990
from $21,348 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$235,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $193,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,160
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
93.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 93.3% in 1990
6.9% rent
2.9
−10%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(11,701)
Black0.3%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(315)
Asian2.8%(342)
Diversity Score14%(1,698)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(10,752)
Black1%(119)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(436)
Asian3.2%(375)
Diversity Score18.8%(2,226)
19
+34%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.7%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 27.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.9%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
−17%since 1990
from 30.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Merrick, New York?

North Merrick, New York has about 11,844 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Merrick, New York earns about $80,786 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 $235,300, and the typical rent is about $1,160 a month.

How educated are people in North Merrick, New York?

About 33.7% 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 3.5% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 269 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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