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Merrillville

County:
Lake County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
33.219
State:
Indiana

Merrillville is a town located in Lake County, Indiana. Merrillville has a 2026 population of 37,254. Merrillville is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 2.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,459 in 2020.

The median household income in Merrillville is $67,587 with a poverty rate of 12.57%. The median age in Merrillville is 42.4 years: 39.4 years for males, and 45.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.7 males.

37.3K
Total Population
1,121
Density (mi²)
133 0.36%
Growth

Merrillville Population

Merrillville Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202637,2541330.36%
202537,1211320.36%
202436,9896421.77%
202336,347830.23%
202236,264-158-0.43%
202136,422-22-0.06%
202036,4591,6134.63%
201934,846700.2%
201834,776-31-0.09%
201734,807-180-0.51%
201634,987-214-0.61%
201535,201-279-0.79%
201435,4801580.45%
201335,32270.02%
201235,315440.12%
201135,2713110.89%
201034,960-286-0.81%
200030,5603,30312.12%
199027,257-420-1.52%
198027,67711,75973.87%
197015,91815,7187859%
194020000%

Median Age

Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 39.4 years

Merrillville Adults

There are 29,016 adults, (7,540 of whom are seniors) in Merrillville.

Sex Ratio

Female: 19,023 (52.2%)
Male: 17,453 (47.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Merrillville includes 46.65% Black or African American, 36.1% White, 4.3% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American17,01746.65%
White13,16836.1%
Two or more races4,27411.72%
Other race1,5674.3%
Asian3841.05%
Native American660.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3,1348.59%
Other race1,2843.52%
White9832.69%
Black or African American2060.56%
Native American660.18%
Asian190.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American16,81146.09%
White12,18533.41%
Two or more races1,1403.13%
Asian3651%
Other race2830.78%

Merrillville Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Merrillville 's average per capita income is $49,635. Household income levels show a median of $67,587. The poverty rate stands at 12.57%.

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$95,040-
Families$84,257$99,152
Households$67,587$84,476
Non Families$44,145$60,280

$49,635

Average Income

$67,587

Median Household Income

12.57%

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)