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North Merrick

New York · 12,272 residents · 1.719 sq mi
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North Merrick is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,264. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $478,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents. Households here earn about 104% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

12,272
+4%since 2000
from 11,844 in 2000
1990 – 2024
7,139 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 6,890 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
41.3
+5%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$113,264
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,786 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$40,825
+33%since 2000
from $30,791 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
0.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$478,600
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,160 in 2000
US average: $853
64.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
6.8% rent
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
38.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
30.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.2
+45%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score18.8%(2,226)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(10,537)
Black1.4%(169)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(869)
Asian4.6%(567)
Other0.7%(86)
Diversity Score31.3%(3,836)
31
+66%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
17.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
75.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
6.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
14.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

24.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
42.2%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
52.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
8.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.2%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Merrick, New York?

North Merrick, New York has about 12,272 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Merrick, New York earns about $113,264 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 $478,600, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in North Merrick, New York?

About 39.7% 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 0.9% 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 159 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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