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Merrifield

Virginia · 15,212 residents · 2.699 sq mi
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Merrifield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,150. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 62% 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 $449,900. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 65% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,212
+36%since 2000
from 11,170 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,636 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 4,139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K11K15K18K22K1990201020202024Merrifield
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,150
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,363 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,951
+49%since 2000
from $32,819 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$449,900
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,534
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,057 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
49.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+68%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(5,340)
Black5.8%(648)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(1,442)
Asian29.9%(3,338)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.6%(8,886)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(6,156)
Black5.6%(849)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(2,298)
Asian35.2%(5,351)
Other3.2%(480)
Diversity Score85.3%(12,974)
Diversity Score
85
+7%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
30.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
17.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.1%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
41.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrifield, Virginia?

Merrifield, Virginia has about 15,212 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merrifield, Virginia?

The typical household in Merrifield, Virginia earns about $101,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merrifield, Virginia expensive?

In Merrifield, Virginia, the median home is worth about $449,900, and the typical rent is about $1,534 a month.

How educated are people in Merrifield, Virginia?

About 62.0% of adults age 25 and over in Merrifield, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merrifield, Virginia?

About 4.8% of people in Merrifield, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merrifield, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Merrifield, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,813 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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

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