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North Merrick

New York · 12,238 residents · 1.719 sq mi
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North Merrick is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $530,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 86% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,238
+3%since 2000
from 11,844 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,119 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 6,890 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+8%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K12K12K13K1990201020202024North Merrick
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,438
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,800
+71%since 2000
from $30,791 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$530,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,439
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,160 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
6.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(9,566)
Black2.5%(305)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(1,332)
Asian5.5%(668)
Other1.1%(137)
Diversity Score43.7%(5,342)
Diversity Score
44
+132%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Merrick, New York?

North Merrick, New York has about 12,238 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Merrick, New York earns about $132,438 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 $530,400, and the typical rent is about $2,439 a month.

How educated are people in North Merrick, New York?

About 52.1% 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 3.6% 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 125 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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