Merrick, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Merrick, New York Info Snack

Population
20,594
Unemployment
2.1%
Poverty
2.3%
Median Home
$584,000
Median Income
$160,281
Median Rent
$1,976

Merrick SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9.5/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9.5
Education
9
Commute
3

Merrick, NY Cost Of Living

172
Merrick's Overall Cost Of Living
1.7x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Merrick New York National Average
Overall 172 119 100
Services 133 112 100
Groceries 150 110 100
Health 108 102 100
Housing 275 144 100
Transportation 132 105 100
Utilities 97 99 100

Rankings for Merrick in New York

Map Of Merrick, NY

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Population over time in Merrick

Year Population % Change
2020 20,594 3.1%
2019 19,966 -3.4%
2018 20,679 -0.6%
2017 20,808 1.1%
2016 20,572 -3.4%
2015 21,293 0.4%
2014 21,208 -0.1%
2013 21,222 -0.4%
2012 21,317 -0.0%
2011 21,326 -

Race / Ethnicity in Merrick

White
87.7% (18,056)
African American
0.9% (192)
American Indian
0.2% (39)
Asian
3.2% (657)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (23)
Two Or More
1.1% (228)
Hispanic
6.8% (1,399)
Race Merrick NY USA
White 87.7% 55.2% 60.1%
African American 0.9% 14.0% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 3.2% 8.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.6% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.1% 2.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 6.8% 19.1% 18.2%

Gender in Merrick

Female
47.8% (9,840)
Male
52.2% (10,754)
Gender Merrick NY USA
Female 47.8% 51.5% 50.8%
Male 52.2% 48.5% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Merrick for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (205)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (617)
High School / GED
15.0% (3,089)
Some College
12.0% (2,471)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (1,647)
Bachelor's Degree
33.0% (6,796)
Master's Degree
21.0% (4,324)
Professional Degree
5.0% (1,029)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (411)
Education Merrick NY USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 6.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 15.0% 25.0% 27.0%
Some College 12.0% 15.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 33.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 21.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 5.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Merrick, New York

Less than $10,000
2.5% (51,109)
$10,000 to $14,999
0.7% (13,571)
$15,000 to $24,999
2.9% (58,906)
$25,000 to $34,999
3.1% (62,948)
$35,000 to $49,999
3.6% (73,921)
$50,000 to $74,999
8.1% (166,034)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.6% (177,584)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.6% (342,174)
$150,000 to $199,999
17.5% (360,366)
$200,000 or more
36.6% (752,784)
Income Merrick NY USA
Less than $10,000 2.5% 6.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.7% 4.6% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.9% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.1% 7.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 3.6% 10.4% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 8.1% 15.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.6% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.6% 16.0% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 17.5% 8.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 36.6% 11.5% 8.3%

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