Merrick, New York Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Merrick, NY Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Merrick | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,138 | 19,748,855 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4338.7 | 362.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.60% | 0.05% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.0 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,124 | 7,694,043 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Merrick declined by 2.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 21,138 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Merrick is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 24.8% of residents. That is 4.0 points above New York as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,757 17.8% -2.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,893 18.4% -3.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,236 24.8% +4.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,109 19.4% +2.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New York, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.5% of the people living in Merrick and men 49.5%.
- Women 50.5% New York 51.3%
- Men 49.5% New York 48.7%
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Economy
Merrick has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Merrick | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $181,390 | $86,556 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.77% | 4.51% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Merrick is about 110% higher than in New York.
Housing
| Metric | Merrick | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $450,000 | $471,885 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,915 | $1,621 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 96.6% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Merrick is about 12.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,915 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Merrick spend about 63 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 263 hours, about 11.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Merrick | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.6 | 28.7 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 63.2 | 57.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 263 | 239 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,165 | $7,414 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 24.3% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,798 | 9,257 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,814 | 1,586 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Merrick is 32 minutes, longer than the 29 minutes in New York.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Merrick has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Merrick | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.2% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.96 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Merrick has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Merrick | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.4% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
Merrick, NY Compared With Nearby Cities
How Merrick, NY compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick, NY | 21,138 | $181,390 #1/3 | $450,000 #2/3 | 31.6 min #3/3 |
| Freeport, NY | 44,694 | $118,701 | $774,071 | 30.5 min |
| North Bellmore, NY | 20,689 | $177,982 | $450,000 | 28.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Merrick, New York.
How many people live in Merrick, New York?
About 21,138 people live in Merrick, New York, in 7,124 households of 3.0 people on average. The median age is 43.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Merrick, New York mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Merrick, New York has 4,339 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 50 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Merrick, New York?
The median home costs 2.5 times the median household income ($450,000 against $181,390), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $2,915 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Merrick, New York?
Unemployment in Merrick, New York is only 3.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Merrick, New York have a college degree?
59.2% of adults in Merrick, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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