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Crime in Merriam summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Merriam. Key points include:
There were 650 total crimes in Merriam in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Merriam is 6,021.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Merriam is 435.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Merriam is 5,586.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Merriam is 184.15% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Merriam Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Merriam / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 650 | 6,021.9 | 2,395.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 47 | 435.4 | 438.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 9.3 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 18.5 | 30.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 36 | 333.5 | 359.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 603 | 5,586.4 | 1,956.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 34 | 315.0 | 261.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 460 | 4,261.6 | 1,458.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 109 | 1,009.8 | 236.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Merriam summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Merriam. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Merriam is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Merriam is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Merriam is $326,708.
The median income in Merriam is $73,600.
Merriam's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Merriam Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Merriam | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 104 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 91 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Merriam, KS Weather
The average high in Merriam is 65.2° and the average low is 45.1°.
There are 64.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.6 inches of precipitation each year with 14.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Merriam |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 64.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 14.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Merriam Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Merriam
The current population in Merriam is 11,085. The population has decreased 0.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,085 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 11,036 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 11,070 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 11,110 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 11,191 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 11,185 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 11,243 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 11,259 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 11,248 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 11,232 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 11,191 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 11,147 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 11,090 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 11,118 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 11,107 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Merriam
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Merriam is:
76.4% White with 8,474 White residents.
7.4% African American with 822 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 183 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 50 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 361 Two Or More residents.
10.8% Hispanic with 1,192 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Merriam | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.4% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.4% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.8% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Merriam
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Merriam is 49.2% female with 5,455 female residents.
Merriam is 50.8% male with 5,630 male residents.
| Gender | Merriam | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Merriam for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Merriam completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Merriam completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Merriam completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Merriam completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Merriam completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Merriam completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Merriam completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Merriam completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Merriam completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Merriam | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Merriam, Kansas
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2.3% of households in Merriam earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Merriam earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in Merriam earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.0% of households in Merriam earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.1% of households in Merriam earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.0% of households in Merriam earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.2% of households in Merriam earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.1% of households in Merriam earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.5% of households in Merriam earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.6% of households in Merriam earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Merriam | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.0% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.0% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.5% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.6% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
