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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Merrimac

Virginia · 1,751 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 $21,462. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $52,700. Households here earn about 54% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,751
+6%since 1990
from 1,645 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,019 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 958 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+6%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Merrimac
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,462
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,309 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,634
+71%since 1990
from $9,701 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$360
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
37.3%
−13.5 ptssince 1990
from 50.8% in 1990
62.7% rent
2.5
−14%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,495)
Black8.8%(144)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score20.8%(342)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,647)
Black1.8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian1.9%(34)
Diversity Score11.5%(201)
11
−45%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.5%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.6%
+18.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.6%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
+10%since 1990
from 13.7 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 Merrimac, Virginia?

Merrimac, Virginia has about 1,751 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Merrimac, Virginia?

The typical household in Merrimac, Virginia earns about $21,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merrimac, Virginia expensive?

In Merrimac, Virginia, the median home is worth about $52,700, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in Merrimac, Virginia?

About 23.5% 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 16.5% 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 106 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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