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
| White | 40.7% |
| Black or African American | 45.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 22.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.8% |
| Retail Trade | 10.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.9% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Information | 3.6% |
| Public Administration | 3.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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.