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Merion

Ohio · Columbus · 5,109 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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The short version

Merion is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,615. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $367,688. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% more than the Columbus median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Merion; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,109
Population density
7,860 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,615
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$67,827
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,688
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,430
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.4%
46.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(3,761)
Black12.1%(617)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(431)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other5.3%(269)
Diversity Score54.2%(2,769)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(3,761)
Black12.1%(617)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(431)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other5.3%(269)
Diversity Score54.2%(2,769)
Diversity Score
54
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
Foreign born
7.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merion Village, Columbus, Ohio?

Merion Village, Columbus, Ohio has about 5,109 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merion Village, Columbus, Ohio?

The typical household in Merion Village, Columbus, Ohio earns about $95,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merion Village, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In Merion Village, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $367,688, and the typical rent is about $1,430 a month.

How educated are people in Merion Village, Columbus, Ohio?

About 59.3% of adults age 25 and over in Merion Village, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merion Village, Columbus, Ohio?

About 8.0% of people in Merion Village, Columbus, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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