Merrick, NY

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Merrick Overview

21,004
TOTAL POPULATION
10,845
MALE POPULATION
10,159
FEMALE POPULATION
106.75
MALES / 100 FEMALES
93.67
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$71,089
PER CAPITA INCOME
$193,992
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$185,368
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
11,268
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Merrick Zip Codes

Merrick Area Codes

Race in Merrick

The most populous races in Merrick are White / Caucasian (18,377 | 87.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1,876 | 8.9%), and Two or more Races (1,252 | 6.0%).
Race in Merrick
Race# Population% Population
Asian8684.1%
Black / African American3041.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,8768.9%
Native / Alaskan380.2%
White / Caucasian18,37787.5%
Two or more Races1,2526.0%
Some other Race1650.8%
Total21,004100.0%

Ancestry in Merrick

The most populous ancestries reported in Merrick are Italian (5,063 | 24.1%), Irish (4,340 | 20.7%), German (2,201 | 10.5%), Russian (1,370 | 6.5%), and Polish (1,312 | 6.2%), together accounting for 68.0% of all Merrick residents.
Ancestry in Merrick
Ancestry# Population% Population
African90.0%
Alsatian110.1%
American9044.3%
Arab2451.2%
Argentinean150.1%
Armenian200.1%
Austrian2281.1%
Bhutanese130.1%
Brazilian100.1%
British340.2%
Bulgarian130.1%
Burmese870.4%
Canadian1010.5%
Central American720.3%
Central American Indian70.0%
Chilean50.0%
Colombian630.3%
Cuban940.4%
Czech170.1%
Danish110.1%
Dominican2551.2%
Dutch580.3%
Eastern European2901.4%
Ecuadorian480.2%
Egyptian80.0%
English4132.0%
European4512.1%
Filipino150.1%
French1300.6%
French American Indian70.0%
German2,20110.5%
Greek2101.0%
Guatemalan290.1%
Guyanese360.2%
Honduran240.1%
Hungarian2751.3%
Icelander30.0%
Indian (Asian)5042.4%
Iranian360.2%
Irish4,34020.7%
Iroquois230.1%
Israeli620.3%
Italian5,06324.1%
Jamaican70.0%
Korean1160.5%
Latvian250.1%
Lebanese70.0%
Liberian80.0%
Lithuanian930.4%
Maltese800.4%
Mexican510.2%
Moroccan30.0%
Navajo390.2%
Northern European40.0%
Norwegian430.2%
Palestinian2111.0%
Paraguayan640.3%
Peruvian1220.6%
Polish1,3126.2%
Portuguese350.2%
Puerto Rican8924.3%
Romanian1830.9%
Russian1,3706.5%
Salvadoran190.1%
Scandinavian250.1%
Scotch-Irish420.2%
Scottish1030.5%
Slavic2721.3%
Slovak450.2%
South American4051.9%
South American Indian370.2%
Spaniard510.2%
Spanish150.1%
Subsaharan African170.1%
Swedish230.1%
Swiss200.1%
Thai1720.8%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian720.3%
Turkish710.3%
Ukrainian2491.2%
Uruguayan330.2%
Venezuelan550.3%
West Indian290.1%
Yugoslavian110.1%
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Immigrants in Merrick

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Merrick came from Asia (606 | 2.9%), Europe (561 | 2.7%), Latin America (538 | 2.6%), Eastern Asia (307 | 1.5%), and South America (243 | 1.2%), together accounting for 10.7% of all Merrick residents.
Immigrants in Merrick
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa500.2%
Asia6062.9%
Barbados140.1%
Belarus90.0%
Brazil200.1%
Bulgaria70.0%
Canada260.1%
Caribbean2271.1%
Central America680.3%
Chile50.0%
China2381.1%
Colombia460.2%
Cuba150.1%
Czechoslovakia190.1%
Dominican Republic1240.6%
Eastern Asia3071.5%
Eastern Europe2231.1%
Ecuador140.1%
Egypt80.0%
El Salvador190.1%
England360.2%
Europe5612.7%
France130.1%
Germany380.2%
Greece140.1%
Guatemala230.1%
Guyana720.3%
Honduras240.1%
Hong Kong220.1%
India1000.5%
Iraq180.1%
Ireland160.1%
Israel760.4%
Italy2101.0%
Jamaica70.0%
Kazakhstan170.1%
Korea690.3%
Latin America5382.6%
Latvia50.0%
Moldova160.1%
Morocco100.1%
Nicaragua20.0%
Nigeria320.2%
Northern Africa180.1%
Northern Europe520.3%
Pakistan580.3%
Peru450.2%
Philippines160.1%
Poland510.2%
Russia410.2%
South America2431.2%
South Central Asia1750.8%
South Eastern Asia160.1%
Southern Europe2351.1%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines290.1%
Taiwan150.1%
Trinidad and Tobago380.2%
Turkey140.1%
Ukraine750.4%
Uruguay170.1%
Venezuela130.1%
Western Africa320.2%
Western Asia1080.5%
Western Europe510.2%
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Sex and Age in Merrick

Sex and Age in Merrick

The most populous age groups in Merrick are 60 to 64 Years (1,142 | 10.5%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (1,060 | 10.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Merrick
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years835 (7.7%)446 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Years978 (9.0%)692 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years624 (5.8%)488 (4.8%)
15 to 19 Years666 (6.1%)421 (4.1%)
20 to 24 Years532 (4.9%)512 (5.0%)
25 to 29 Years471 (4.3%)381 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Years450 (4.2%)465 (4.6%)
35 to 39 Years808 (7.4%)822 (8.1%)
40 to 44 Years639 (5.9%)736 (7.2%)
45 to 49 Years822 (7.6%)717 (7.1%)
50 to 54 Years600 (5.5%)695 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years551 (5.1%)1,060 (10.4%)
60 to 64 Years1,142 (10.5%)773 (7.6%)
65 to 69 Years554 (5.1%)547 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years479 (4.4%)655 (6.5%)
75 to 79 Years269 (2.5%)392 (3.9%)
80 to 84 Years207 (1.9%)170 (1.7%)
85 Years and over218 (2.0%)187 (1.8%)
Total10,845 (100.0%)10,159 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Merrick

Median Family Size in Merrick

The median family size in Merrick is 3.22 persons per family, with single male/father families (239 | 4.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.34 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (607 | 10.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Merrick
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,187 (86.0%)3.25
Single Male/Father239 (4.0%)3.34
Single Female/Mother607 (10.1%)2.95
Total Families6,033 (100.0%)3.22

Median Household Size in Merrick

The median household size in Merrick is 2.96 persons per household, with single male/father households (239 | 3.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.56 persons per household. non-family households (1,048 | 14.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Merrick
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,187 (73.3%)3.27
Single Male/Father239 (3.4%)3.56
Single Female/Mother607 (8.6%)3.19
Non-family1,048 (14.8%)1.17
Total Households7,081 (100.0%)2.96

Household Size by Marriage Status in Merrick

Out of a total of 7,081 households in Merrick, 6,033 (85.2%) are family households, while 1,048 (14.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,970, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 875.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Merrick
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-875 (12.4%)
2-Person Households1,970 (27.8%)173 (2.4%)
3-Person Households1,832 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households1,510 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households515 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households136 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households70 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,033 (85.2%)1,048 (14.8%)

Female Fertility in Merrick

Fertility by Age in Merrick

Average fertility rate in Merrick is 82.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 67.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Merrick
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years113 (32.4%)83.0
35 to 50 years236 (67.6%)96.0
Total349 (100.0%)82.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Merrick

91.7% of women with births (349) in Merrick are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 18.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 3.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Merrick
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years92 (81.4%)21 (18.6%)
35 to 50 years228 (96.6%)8 (3.4%)
Total320 (91.7%)29 (8.3%)

Fertility by Education in Merrick

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Merrick
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School16 (4.6%)31.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree26 (7.4%)37.0
Bachelor's Degree143 (41.0%)106.0
Graduate Degree164 (47.0%)133.0
Total349 (100.0%)82.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Merrick

8.3% of women with births in Merrick are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Merrick
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree21 (80.8%)5 (19.2%)
Bachelor's Degree143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree156 (95.1%)8 (4.9%)
Total320 (91.7%)29 (8.3%)

Income in Merrick

Income Overview in Merrick

Per Capita Income in Merrick is $71,089, while median incomes of families and households are $193,992 and $185,368 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income21,004$71,089
Median Family Income6,033$193,992
Mean Family Income6,033$222,098
Median Household Income7,081$185,368
Mean Household Income7,081$207,745
Income Deficit6,033$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)21,00432.32%
Wage / Income Gap ($)21,00467.68¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index21,0040.39

Earnings by Sex in Merrick

Average Earnings in Merrick are $82,741, $104,099 for men and $70,449 for women, a difference of 32.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Merrick
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male5,998 (51.5%)$104,099
Female5,652 (48.5%)$70,449
Total11,650 (100.0%)$82,741

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Merrick

The most common earnings brackets in Merrick are $100,000+ for men (3,134 | 52.2%) and $100,000+ for women (1,916 | 33.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Merrick
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less120 (2.0%)227 (4.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99937 (0.6%)253 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49987 (1.5%)169 (3.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9991 (0.0%)104 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499129 (2.1%)47 (0.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99965 (1.1%)27 (0.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49926 (0.4%)84 (1.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99945 (0.7%)66 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499190 (3.2%)120 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99970 (1.2%)71 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999109 (1.8%)285 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999151 (2.5%)270 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99967 (1.1%)96 (1.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999118 (2.0%)100 (1.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999211 (3.5%)222 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999113 (1.9%)182 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999365 (6.1%)365 (6.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999384 (6.4%)250 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999576 (9.6%)798 (14.1%)
$100,000+3,134 (52.2%)1,916 (33.9%)
Total5,998 (100.0%)5,652 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Merrick

Average earnings in Merrick are $112,277 for men and $77,917 for women, a difference of 30.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $125,963, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $68,551. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $91,530, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $29,696.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Merrick
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$68,551$29,696
College or Associate's Degree$94,821$60,234
Bachelor's Degree$125,963$88,333
Graduate Degree$123,821$91,530
Total$112,277$77,917

Family Income in Merrick

Family Income Brackets in Merrick

According to the Merrick family income data, there are 2,890 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 47.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 12 families (0.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Merrick
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000420.7%
$10,000 to $14,999120.2%
$15,000 to $24,999721.2%
$25,000 to $34,999971.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991933.2%
$50,000 to $74,9995439.0%
$75,000 to $99,9993686.1%
$100,000 to $149,99970611.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991,11618.5%
$200,000+2,89047.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Merrick

4-person families (1,496 | 24.8%) account for the highest median family income in Merrick with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (2,072 | 34.3%) have the highest median income of $80,625 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Merrick
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,072 (34.3%)$161,250
3-Person Families1,789 (29.6%)$191,175
4-Person Families1,496 (24.8%)$250,001
5-Person Families525 (8.7%)$250,001
6-Person Families81 (1.3%)$126,397
7+ Person Families70 (1.2%)$169,722
Total6,033 (100.0%)$193,992

Family Income by Number of Earners in Merrick

The median family income in Merrick is $193,992, with families comprising 3+ earners (934) having the highest median family income of $250,001, while families with no earners (569) have the lowest median family income of $66,875, accounting for 15.5% and 9.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Merrick
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners569 (9.4%)$66,875
1 Earner1,632 (27.1%)$130,556
2 Earners2,898 (48.0%)$229,063
3+ Earners934 (15.5%)$250,001
Total6,033 (100.0%)$193,992

Household Income in Merrick

Household Income Brackets in Merrick

With 3,165 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Merrick, accounting for 44.7% of all households. In contrast, only 50 households (0.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Merrick
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001131.6%
$10,000 to $14,999500.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991912.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991912.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992273.2%
$50,000 to $74,99970810.0%
$75,000 to $99,9994826.8%
$100,000 to $149,99983611.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991,12615.9%
$200,000+3,16544.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Merrick

The median household income in Merrick is $185,368, with the highest median household income of $229,484 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,677 households (23.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 34 households (0.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Merrick
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years34 (0.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,677 (23.7%)$229,484
45 to 64 Years3,222 (45.5%)$223,850
65+ Years2,148 (30.3%)$112,222
Total7,081 (100.0%)$185,368

Poverty in Merrick

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Merrick

With 1.2% poverty level for males and 2.1% for females among the residents of Merrick, 45 to 54 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 45 males (3.2%) and 40 females (16.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Merrick
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)40 (16.1%)
6 to 11 Years31 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)28 (4.7%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)45 (2.9%)
45 to 54 Years45 (3.2%)31 (2.2%)
55 to 64 Years23 (1.4%)15 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years27 (2.6%)24 (2.0%)
75 Years and over4 (0.6%)27 (3.6%)
Total130 (1.2%)210 (2.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Merrick

According to the poverty statistics in Merrick, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Merrick
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years835 (100.0%)419 (100.0%)
5 Years196 (100.0%)209 (83.9%)
6 to 11 Years962 (96.9%)641 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years410 (100.0%)288 (100.0%)
15 Years128 (100.0%)69 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years264 (100.0%)270 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years803 (100.0%)566 (95.3%)
25 to 34 Years921 (100.0%)846 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,447 (100.0%)1,513 (97.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,377 (96.8%)1,381 (97.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,670 (98.6%)1,818 (99.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,006 (97.4%)1,178 (98.0%)
75 Years and over690 (99.4%)722 (96.4%)
Total10,709 (98.8%)9,920 (97.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Merrick

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Merrick show that 0.8% or 41 of the total 5,187 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 1.7%, comprising of 30 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Merrick
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,903 (99.6%)11 (0.4%)
1 or 2 Children1,789 (98.4%)30 (1.7%)
3 or 4 Children454 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,146 (99.2%)41 (0.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Merrick

According to the poverty data in Merrick, 1.7% or 4 single-father households and 3.1% or 19 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (3.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (3.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Merrick
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children4 (3.8%)10 (3.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (3.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (1.7%)19 (3.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Merrick

The poverty data for Merrick shows that 41 of the married-couple family households (0.8%) and 23 of the single-parent households (2.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (1.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 household (3.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Merrick
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children11 (0.4%)14 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children30 (1.7%)9 (2.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total41 (0.8%)23 (2.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Merrick

Employment by Class of Employer in Merrick

Among the 10,697 employed individuals in Merrick, private company employees (6,715 | 62.8%), local government employees (1,541 | 14.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (714 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Merrick
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,71562.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5655.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7146.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations6946.5%
Local Government Employees1,54114.4%
State Government Employees3042.8%
Federal Government Employees1101.0%
Unpaid Family Workers540.5%
Total10,697100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Merrick

According to the labor force statistics for Merrick, out of the total population over 16 years of age (16,743), 67.3% or 11,268 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 361 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.1% or 815 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.4% or 36 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Merrick
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years142 (16.0%)36 (25.4%)
20 to 24 Years704 (67.4%)36 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years758 (89.0%)32 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Years815 (89.1%)39 (4.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,656 (88.4%)37 (1.4%)
45 to 54 Years2,378 (83.9%)57 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,365 (84.7%)79 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years1,249 (65.2%)21 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,006 (45.0%)12 (1.2%)
75 Years and over190 (13.2%)4 (2.1%)
Total11,268 (67.3%)361 (3.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Merrick

According to labor force statistics for Merrick, 82.8% of individuals (9,217) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (11,132) are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 267 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.0% or 6,680 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.1% or 207 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Merrick
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School89 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,186 (76.0%)44 (2.8%)
College / Associate Degree1,262 (69.1%)37 (2.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,680 (90.0%)230 (3.1%)
Total9,217 (82.8%)323 (2.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Merrick

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Merrick are Community & Social Service (1,867 | 17.1%), Management (1,538 | 14.1%), Business & Financial (1,111 | 10.2%), Education Instruction & Library (1,091 | 10.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (983 | 9.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Merrick

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Merrick, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Business & Financial (73.7%), and Legal Services & Support (68.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (89.6%), Education Instruction & Library (80.3%), and Health Technologists (76.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Merrick
OccupationMaleFemale
Management952 (61.9%)586 (38.1%)
Business & Financial819 (73.7%)292 (26.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science553 (60.2%)365 (39.8%)
Computers & Mathematics347 (66.3%)176 (33.7%)
Architecture & Engineering184 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science22 (10.4%)189 (89.6%)
Community & Social Service 696 (37.3%)1,171 (62.7%)
Education, Arts & Media60 (39.2%)93 (60.8%)
Legal Services & Support306 (68.3%)142 (31.7%)
Education Instruction & Library215 (19.7%)876 (80.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment115 (65.7%)60 (34.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating229 (23.3%)754 (76.7%)
Health Technologists196 (23.2%)649 (76.8%)
Total (Category)3,249 (50.6%)3,168 (49.4%)
Total (Overall)5,751 (52.7%)5,155 (47.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Merrick are Security & Protection (446 | 4.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (294 | 2.7%), Firefighting & Prevention (223 | 2.0%), Law Enforcement (223 | 2.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (162 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Merrick

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Merrick, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (91.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (83.3%), and Security & Protection (71.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (93.5%), Healthcare Support (90.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (48.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Merrick
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support8 (9.2%)79 (90.8%)
Security & Protection318 (71.3%)128 (28.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention114 (51.1%)109 (48.9%)
Law Enforcement204 (91.5%)19 (8.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving163 (55.4%)131 (44.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance135 (83.3%)27 (16.7%)
Personal Care & Service9 (6.5%)130 (93.5%)
Total (Category)633 (56.1%)495 (43.9%)
Total (Overall)5,751 (52.7%)5,155 (47.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Merrick are Sales & Related (1,193 | 10.9%), and Office & Administration (1,172 | 10.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Merrick

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Merrick
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related677 (56.8%)516 (43.2%)
Office & Administration272 (23.2%)900 (76.8%)
Total (Category)949 (40.1%)1,416 (59.9%)
Total (Overall)5,751 (52.7%)5,155 (47.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Merrick are Construction & Extraction (305 | 2.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (228 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (4 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Merrick

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Merrick
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction305 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair228 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)537 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)5,751 (52.7%)5,155 (47.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Merrick are Material Moving (203 | 1.9%), Transportation (139 | 1.3%), and Production (117 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Merrick

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Merrick
OccupationMaleFemale
Production87 (74.4%)30 (25.6%)
Transportation132 (95.0%)7 (5.0%)
Material Moving164 (80.8%)39 (19.2%)
Total (Category)383 (83.4%)76 (16.6%)
Total (Overall)5,751 (52.7%)5,155 (47.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Merrick

Employment Industries in Merrick

The major employment industries in Merrick include Educational Services (1,689 | 15.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,638 | 15.0%), Professional & Scientific (1,625 | 14.9%), Retail Trade (981 | 9.0%), and Finance & Insurance (888 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Merrick

Employment Industries by Sex in Merrick

The Merrick industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (90.7%), and Construction (82.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Educational Services (77.2%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (75.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Merrick
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction501 (82.1%)109 (17.9%)
Manufacturing305 (66.3%)155 (33.7%)
Wholesale Trade216 (64.1%)121 (35.9%)
Retail Trade596 (60.8%)385 (39.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing129 (65.8%)67 (34.2%)
Utilities54 (58.1%)39 (41.9%)
Information114 (34.2%)219 (65.8%)
Finance & Insurance648 (73.0%)240 (27.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing234 (90.7%)24 (9.3%)
Professional & Scientific1,043 (64.2%)582 (35.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support173 (73.9%)61 (26.1%)
Educational Services385 (22.8%)1,304 (77.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance409 (25.0%)1,229 (75.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation142 (43.0%)188 (57.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services264 (57.4%)196 (42.6%)
Public Administration431 (78.5%)118 (21.5%)
Total5,751 (52.7%)5,155 (47.3%)

Education in Merrick

School Enrollment in Merrick

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,847 students in Merrick are elementary school (1,274 | 26.3%), high school (935 | 19.3%), and middle school (895 | 18.5%).
School Enrollment in Merrick
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3978.2%
Kindergarten3086.4%
Elementary School1,27426.3%
Middle School89518.5%
High School93519.3%
College / Undergraduate73515.2%
Graduate / Professional3036.2%
Total4,847100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Merrick

Out of a total of 4,847 students who are enrolled in schools in Merrick, 868 (17.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,979 (82.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 120 (83.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,074 (98.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Merrick
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds76 (27.5%)200 (72.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,627 (97.8%)36 (2.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,074 (98.7%)14 (1.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds704 (96.0%)29 (4.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds123 (40.6%)180 (59.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds243 (63.3%)141 (36.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds23 (16.1%)120 (83.9%)
35 Years and over108 (42.0%)149 (58.0%)
Total3,979 (82.1%)868 (17.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Merrick

Business (2,407 | 24.2%), education (1,423 | 14.3%), social sciences (950 | 9.6%), science & technology (812 | 8.2%), and communications (734 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 9,947 individuals in Merrick who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Merrick
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4164.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3213.2%
Physical & Health Sciences1611.6%
Psychology5355.4%
Social Sciences9509.6%
Engineering5105.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies1191.2%
Science & Technology8128.2%
Business2,40724.2%
Education1,42314.3%
Literature & Languages3003.0%
Liberal Arts & History3393.4%
Visual & Performing Arts4384.4%
Communications7347.4%
Arts & Humanities4824.9%
Total9,947100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Merrick

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Merrick

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Merrick are males with 2 vehicles (2,950, accounting for 52.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,357, making up 58.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Merrick
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle38 (0.7%)52 (1.0%)
1 Vehicle542 (9.7%)664 (13.0%)
2 Vehicles2,950 (52.6%)2,357 (46.3%)
3 Vehicles1,227 (21.9%)1,412 (27.7%)
4 Vehicles608 (10.8%)401 (7.9%)
5 or more Vehicles240 (4.3%)205 (4.0%)
Total5,605 (100.0%)5,091 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Merrick

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Merrick are 60 to 89 minutes (1,759 commuters, 20.3%), 30 to 34 minutes (1,106 commuters, 12.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (930 commuters, 10.7%).
Commute Time in Merrick
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes851.0%
5 to 9 Minutes6567.5%
10 to 14 Minutes5586.4%
15 to 19 Minutes93010.7%
20 to 24 Minutes86810.0%
25 to 29 Minutes5115.9%
30 to 34 Minutes1,10612.7%
35 to 39 Minutes3674.2%
40 to 44 Minutes3674.2%
45 to 59 Minutes8639.9%
60 to 89 Minutes1,75920.3%
90 or more Minutes6187.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Merrick

The most common commute times in Merrick are 60 to 89 minutes (1,193 commuters, 26.4%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (572 commuters, 13.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Merrick
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes29 (0.6%)56 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes84 (1.9%)572 (13.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes174 (3.8%)384 (9.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes392 (8.7%)538 (12.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes381 (8.4%)487 (11.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes208 (4.6%)303 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes590 (13.0%)516 (12.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes268 (5.9%)99 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes291 (6.4%)76 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes551 (12.2%)312 (7.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,193 (26.4%)566 (13.6%)
90 or more Minutes364 (8.0%)254 (6.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Merrick

The most frequent times of departure to work in Merrick are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (938, 20.7%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (977, 23.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Merrick
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM263 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM94 (2.1%)28 (0.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM122 (2.7%)91 (2.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM373 (8.2%)360 (8.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM320 (7.1%)352 (8.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM938 (20.7%)636 (15.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM494 (10.9%)510 (12.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM590 (13.0%)977 (23.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM364 (8.0%)528 (12.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM462 (10.2%)308 (7.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM261 (5.8%)83 (2.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM15 (0.3%)89 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM111 (2.5%)71 (1.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM118 (2.6%)130 (3.1%)
Total4,525 (100.0%)4,163 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Merrick

Occupancy by Ownership in Merrick

Of the total 7,081 dwellings in Merrick, owner-occupied units account for 6,767 (95.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 314 (4.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Merrick
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6,76795.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3144.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units7,081100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Merrick

Occupancy by Household Size in Merrick
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household87512.4%
2-Person Household2,14330.3%
3-Person Household1,83225.9%
4+ Person Household2,23131.5%
Total Housing Units7,081100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Merrick

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Merrick
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household784 (89.6%)91 (10.4%)
2-Person Household2,126 (99.2%)17 (0.8%)
3-Person Household1,694 (92.5%)138 (7.5%)
4+ Person Household2,163 (97.0%)68 (3.0%)
Total Housing Units6,767 (95.6%)314 (4.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Merrick

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Merrick
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School209 (87.1%)31 (12.9%)
High School Diploma869 (95.2%)44 (4.8%)
College/Associate Degree1,269 (94.0%)81 (6.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,420 (96.6%)158 (3.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Merrick

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Merrick
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3855.4%
35 to 44 Years1,32618.7%
45 to 54 Years1,47420.8%
55 to 64 Years1,74824.7%
65 to 74 Years1,25517.7%
75 to 84 Years6419.0%
85 Years and Over2523.6%
Total7,081100.0%

Housing Finances in Merrick

Median Income by Occupancy in Merrick

Median Income by Occupancy in Merrick
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied6,767 (95.6%)$186,376
Renter-Occupied314 (4.4%)$103,571
Average7,081 (100.0%)$185,368

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Merrick

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Merrick
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00046 (0.7%)11 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99955 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99921 (0.3%)31 (9.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99966 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999120 (1.8%)2 (0.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999188 (2.8%)6 (1.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999208 (3.1%)17 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999663 (9.8%)42 (13.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999478 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999759 (11.2%)75 (23.9%)
$150,000 or more4,163 (61.5%)130 (41.4%)
Total6,767 (100.0%)314 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Merrick

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Merrick
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49929 (0.4%)11 (3.5%)
$500 to $79965 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999102 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499618 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999904 (13.4%)75 (23.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499720 (10.6%)34 (10.8%)
$2,500 to $2,999752 (11.1%)78 (24.8%)
$3,000 or more3,577 (52.9%)89 (28.3%)
Total6,767 (100.0%)314 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Merrick

Housing Structures in Merrick

Housing Structures in Merrick
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6,77595.7%
Single Unit, Attached610.9%
2 Unit Apartments941.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments771.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments440.6%
10 or more Apartments300.4%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total7,081100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Merrick

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Merrick
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached6,601 (97.4%)174 (2.6%)
Single Unit, Attached61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments55 (58.5%)39 (41.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments6 (20.0%)24 (80.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,767 (95.6%)314 (4.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Merrick

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Merrick
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms6 (0.1%)101 (32.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms583 (8.6%)67 (21.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,704 (40.0%)102 (32.5%)
8 or more Rooms3,474 (51.3%)44 (14.0%)
Total6,767 (100.0%)314 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Merrick

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Merrick
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,660 (68.9%)263 (83.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas91 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity106 (1.6%)11 (3.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,852 (27.4%)40 (12.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels58 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,767 (100.0%)314 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Merrick

Household Vehicle Usage in Merrick
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle99 (1.5%)66 (21.0%)
1 Vehicle1,315 (19.4%)97 (30.9%)
2 Vehicles3,576 (52.8%)76 (24.2%)
3 or more Vehicles1,777 (26.3%)75 (23.9%)
Total6,767 (100.0%)314 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Merrick

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Merrick

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,4714,296
Median Property Value$650,700$710,200
Median Household Income$132,938$3,003
Monthly Housing Costs$1,501$3,490
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$117

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Merrick

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Merrick
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)108 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99941 (1.7%)23 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99916 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999443 (17.9%)475 (11.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,220 (49.4%)1,834 (42.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999540 (21.8%)1,460 (34.0%)
$1,000,000 or more211 (8.5%)396 (9.2%)
Total2,471 (100.0%)4,296 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Merrick

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Merrick
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00066 (2.7%)99 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999133 (5.4%)35 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999165 (6.7%)74 (1.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999133 (5.4%)23 (0.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999282 (11.4%)75 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999186 (7.5%)381 (8.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999346 (14.0%)292 (6.8%)
$150,000 or more1,160 (46.9%)413 (9.6%)
Total2,471 (100.0%)4,296 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Merrick

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Merrick
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x286 (11.6%)216,875 (5,048.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x419 (17.0%)678 (15.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x340 (13.8%)1,297 (30.2%)
4.0x or more1,404 (56.8%)745 (17.3%)
Total2,471 (100.0%)4,296 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Merrick

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Merrick
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8005 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4998 (0.3%)20 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4992,454 (99.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,471 (100.0%)4,296 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Merrick

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Merrick

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Merrick
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,694 (98.2%)32 (1.8%)
6 to 18 Years3,158 (99.0%)32 (1.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,507 (99.3%)11 (0.7%)
26 to 34 Years1,392 (91.6%)127 (8.4%)
35 to 44 Years2,990 (99.5%)15 (0.5%)
45 to 54 Years2,797 (98.7%)37 (1.3%)
55 to 64 Years3,442 (97.6%)84 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,235 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,443 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20,658 (98.4%)338 (1.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Merrick

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Merrick
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,694 (98.2%)32 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,158 (99.0%)32 (1.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,507 (99.3%)11 (0.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Merrick

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Merrick
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000595 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999702 (87.4%)101 (12.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,915 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,340 (98.7%)18 (1.3%)
$100,000 and over16,082 (98.7%)217 (1.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Merrick

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Merrick
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6147 (8.5%)1,585 (91.8%)
6 to 18 Years237 (7.4%)3,040 (95.3%)
19 to 25 Years239 (15.7%)1,313 (86.5%)
25 to 34 Years235 (15.5%)1,186 (78.1%)
35 to 44 Years210 (7.0%)2,895 (96.3%)
45 to 54 Years292 (10.3%)2,602 (91.8%)
55 to 64 Years425 (12.0%)3,096 (87.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,043 (91.4%)1,445 (64.6%)
75 Years and over1,376 (95.4%)983 (68.1%)
Total5,204 (24.8%)18,145 (86.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Merrick

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Merrick
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years93 (4.7%)26 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years48 (2.8%)34 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years235 (5.1%)409 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years85 (8.2%)243 (20.2%)
75 Years and over276 (39.8%)226 (30.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Merrick

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Merrick: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)26 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years104 (2.3%)14 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years48 (4.6%)57 (4.7%)
75 Years and over194 (28.0%)66 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Merrick: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (0.2%)14 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)71 (5.9%)
75 Years and over16 (2.3%)19 (2.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Merrick: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years88 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years48 (2.8%)22 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years57 (1.3%)92 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years6 (0.6%)18 (1.5%)
75 Years and over35 (5.0%)65 (8.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Merrick: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)26 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years5 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years99 (2.2%)221 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years21 (2.0%)169 (14.1%)
75 Years and over178 (25.7%)108 (14.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Merrick: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years68 (3.4%)26 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years12 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years51 (1.1%)70 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years6 (0.6%)18 (1.5%)
75 Years and over32 (4.6%)59 (7.9%)

Technology Access in Merrick

Computing Device Access in Merrick

Computing Device Access in Merrick
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6,57492.8%
Smartphone6,69494.5%
Tablet5,50377.7%
No Computing Device2283.2%
Total7,081100.0%

Internet Access in Merrick

Internet Access in Merrick
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet50.1%
Broadband Home6,08285.9%
Cellular Data Only5858.3%
Satellite Internet1622.3%
No Internet3865.4%
Total7,081100.0%

Merrick Summary

Merrick is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 22,097 at the 2010 census.

History

Merrick was originally known as Meroke, which was derived from the Native American term Meroke, meaning "peaceful land". The area was first settled by Europeans in 1643, when a group of English settlers purchased land from the Meroke Indians. The area was known as Meroke Neck until the mid-19th century, when it was renamed Merrick after Merrick Road, which was named after Merrick, a local Native American chief.
In 1843, the Long Island Rail Road opened a station in Merrick, which helped to spur the growth of the area. The hamlet was officially incorporated in 1855.

Geography

Merrick is located at 40°39'25" North, 73°35'17" West (40.656944, -73.588333). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.4 km2), all land.

Economy

Merrick is home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and professional services. The Merrick Mall, located on Merrick Road, is the largest shopping center in the area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 22,097 people, 7,845 households, and 6,072 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,241.3 people per square mile (1,633.2/km2). There were 8,093 housing units at an average density of 1,567.3 per square mile (605.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.2% White, 2.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 4.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
There were 7,845 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $90,945, and the median income for a family was $103,945. Males had a median income of $71,945 versus $50,945 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $37,945. About 2.2% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Merrick?
Total Population of Merrick is 21,004.
What is the Total Male Population of Merrick?
Total Male Population of Merrick is 10,845.
What is the Total Female Population of Merrick?
Total Female Population of Merrick is 10,159.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Merrick?
There are 106.75 Males per 100 Females in Merrick.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Merrick?
There are 93.67 Females per 100 Males in Merrick.
What is the Median Population Age in Merrick?
Median Population Age in Merrick is 42.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Merrick
Average Family Size in Merrick is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Merrick
Average Household Size in Merrick is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Merrick?
Per Capita income in Merrick is $71,089.
What is the Median Family Income in Merrick?
Median Family Income in Merrick is $193,992.
What is the Median Household income in Merrick?
Median Household Income in Merrick is $185,368.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Merrick?
Income or Wage Gap in Merrick is 32.3%.
Women in Merrick earn 67.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Merrick?
Inequality or Gini Index in Merrick is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Merrick?
There are 11,268 People in the Labor Forcein in Merrick.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Merrick?
67.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Merrick.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Merrick?
Unemployment Rate in Merrick is 3.2%.