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Population Review

Merrillville town, IN — Population & Demographics

Merrillville town, IN has a population of 36,343. The median household income is $64,791 and the median age is 41.3.

36,343

Population

$64,791

Median Income

$194,000

Median Home Value

41.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White40.7%
Black or African American45.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$64,791

Median Household Income

$35,768

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$194,000

Median Home Value

$1,304

Median Rent

68.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.2%

High School+

25.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.4%

Drive Alone

80.4%

Public Transit

8.3%

Work From Home

32.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

39.6%

Foreign Born

87.4%

Non-English at Home

6.6%

Veterans

13.9%

With Disability

94.7%

Health Insurance

92.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.5%
Manufacturing14.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.8%
Retail Trade10.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.9%
Construction4.9%
Information3.6%
Public Administration3.1%
Transportation & Warehousing0.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Merrillville town, IN has a population of 36,343 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Merrillville town, IN is $64,791, with 11.5% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Merrillville town, IN is $194,000, with median rent at $1,304.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.