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Merrick

County:
Nassau County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.725
State:
New York

Merrick is a CDP located in Nassau County, New York. Merrick has a 2026 population of 21,751. Merrick is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Merrick is $185,740 with a poverty rate of 2.25%. The median age in Merrick is 42 years: 42.4 years for males, and 41.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.4 males.

21.8K
Total Population
5,840
Density (mi²)
-22 -0.1%
Growth

Merrick Population

Merrick Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202621,751-22-0.1%
202521,773-21-0.1%

Median Age

Overall: 42 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 42.4 years

Merrick Adults

There are 16,659 adults, (3,991 of whom are seniors) in Merrick.

Sex Ratio

Female: 10,960 (50.4%)
Male: 10,784 (49.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Merrick includes 84.75% White, 3.73% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White18,42984.75%
Two or more races1,7928.24%
Asian8103.73%
Black or African American4091.88%
Other race3021.39%
Native American20.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,2235.62%
White3681.69%
Other race1860.86%
Black or African American310.14%
Native American20.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White18,06183.06%
Asian8103.73%
Two or more races5692.62%
Black or African American3781.74%
Other race1160.53%

Merrick Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Merrick 's average per capita income is $97,693. Household income levels show a median of $185,740. The poverty rate stands at 2.25%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$222,873-
Families$206,295$237,859
Households$185,740$217,257
Non Families$62,476$90,313

$97,693

Average Income

$185,740

Median Household Income

2.25%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)