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Merrimac

Virginia · 2,733 residents · 1.718 sq mi
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Merrimac has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,611. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,733
+56%since 2000
from 1,751 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,591 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 1,019 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+10%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Merrimac
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,611
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,462 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,003
+134%since 2000
from $16,634 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,101
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
73.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Merrimac on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,647)
Black1.8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian1.9%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(201)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(2,068)
Black4.5%(123)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(216)
Asian5.6%(154)
Other6.3%(172)
Diversity Score51.5%(1,408)
Diversity Score
52
+349%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.5%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
−16%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
22.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2012
from 30.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2017
from 66.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrimac, Virginia?

Merrimac, Virginia has about 2,733 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merrimac, Virginia?

The typical household in Merrimac, Virginia earns about $53,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merrimac, Virginia expensive?

In Merrimac, Virginia, the typical rent is about $1,101 a month.

How educated are people in Merrimac, Virginia?

About 45.9% of adults age 25 and over in Merrimac, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merrimac, Virginia?

About 12.6% of people in Merrimac, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merrimac, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Merrimac, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,088 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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