Merrillville is a town located in Lake County Indiana. Merrillville has a 2024 population of 36,310. Merrillville is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -0.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,457 in 2020.
The average household income in Merrillville is $79,566 with a poverty rate of 14.46%. The median age in Merrillville is 39.1 years: 36.9 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merrillville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 16,751 | 46.26% |
| White | 13,872 | 38.31% |
| Two or more races | 3,399 | 9.39% |
| Other race | 1,815 | 5.01% |
| Asian | 335 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.04% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,176 | 2.35 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Non Family | 6,802 | 1.12 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Married | 4,937 | 3.39 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Female | 2,299 | 3.37 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Male | 1,138 | 3.17 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
67.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,230 | 5.01% |
| Associates Degree | 1,945 | 7.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,866 | 15.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,119 | 8.63% |
| High School Graduate | 8,905 | 36.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 847 | 3.45% |
| Some College | 5,651 | 23.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,032 | 10,212 | 2,656 |
| White | 9,369 | 8,683 | 2,451 |
| Hispanic | 3,502 | 2,998 | 575 |
| 2+ Races | 1,672 | 1,509 | 324 |
| Other Race | 1,130 | 842 | 246 |
| Asian | 169 | 169 | 129 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 | 7 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,588 | $85,514 | $47,068 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,012 | $59,286 | $76,605 |
| High School Graduate | $36,996 | $41,715 | $25,789 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,757 | $41,250 | $22,931 |
| Overall | $47,493 | $55,359 | $41,170 |
| Some College | $45,169 | $59,350 | $34,953 |
$47,493
Average Earnings
$55,359
Average Male
$41,170
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.49% of Merrillville residents speak only English, while 12.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16,519 | 2,718 | 16.45% |
| White | 11,687 | 1,398 | 11.96% |
| Multiple | 3,282 | 576 | 17.55% |
| Hispanic | 6,242 | 562 | 9% |
| Other | 1,784 | 231 | 12.95% |
| Asian | 335 | 132 | 39.4% |
14.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.44%
Male Poverty Rate
15.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merrillville is Asian, with 39.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merrillville is Hispanic, with 9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.37% |
| Some College | 15.44% |
| High School | 10.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.98% |
| Female Employed | 8.05% |
| Male Employed | 5.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,667 | $95,107 |
| Households | $62,221 | $79,566 |
| Married Families | $91,815 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,829 | $56,282 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.0%
Male Marriage Rate
33.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,130
Number of Veterans
1,875
Male Veterans
255
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 709 |
| Second Gulf War | 548 |
| First Gulf War | 539 |
| World War II | 73 |
| Korea | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 648 |
| 65 to 74 | 562 |
| 55 to 64 | 367 |
| 75+ | 358 |
| 18 to 34 | 195 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 976 | 8.54% |
| Black | 860 | 6.71% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 4.69% |
| 2+ Races | 171 | 8.24% |
| Other Race | 123 | 8.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.2%
Born in Merrillville
93.7%
Native Born
6.3%
Foreign Born
2.48%
Non Citizen
3.83%
Naturalized
93.7% of Merrillville residents were born in the United States, with 54.2% having been born in Indiana. 2.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 36,127 | -36 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 36,163 | -37 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 36,200 | -37 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 36,237 | -36 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 36,273 | -37 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 36,310 | -37 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 36,347 | 114 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 36,233 | -186 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 36,419 | -38 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 36,457 | 1,611 | 4.62% |
| 2019 | 34,846 | 70 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 34,776 | -31 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 34,807 | -180 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 34,987 | -214 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 35,201 | -279 | -0.79% |
| 2014 | 35,480 | 158 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 35,322 | 7 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 35,315 | 44 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 35,271 | 311 | 0.89% |
| 2010 | 34,960 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 30,560 | 3,303 | 12.12% |
| 1990 | 27,257 | -420 | -1.52% |
| 1980 | 27,677 | 11,759 | 73.87% |
| 1970 | 15,918 | 15,718 | 7859% |
| 1940 | 200 | -35,927 | -99.45% |