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Merrimac

Virginia · 2,133 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 $25,393. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value is $64,600. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 59% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,133
+22%since 2000
from 1,751 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,242 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,019 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
+15%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Merrimac
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,393
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,462 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,330
+16%since 2000
from $16,634 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$523
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
13.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
65.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+4%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(1,863)
Black4.8%(103)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(102)
Asian1.3%(27)
Other2.6%(56)
Diversity Score30.6%(652)
Diversity Score
31
+166%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−3%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
24.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrimac, Virginia?

Merrimac, Virginia has about 2,133 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merrimac, Virginia?

The typical household in Merrimac, Virginia earns about $25,393 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 $64,600, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Merrimac, Virginia?

About 18.8% 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 20.6% 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 488 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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