Merriam

County:: Johnson County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 4.317
State:: Kansas

Merriam is a city located in Johnson County, Kansas. Merriam has a 2025 population of 10,709. Merriam is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -3.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,123 in 2020.

The average household income in Merriam is $85,524 with a poverty rate of 8.23%. The median age in Merriam is 38 years: 35.1 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Merriam includes 83.01% White, 6.55% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	9,161	83.01%
Black or African American	723	6.55%
Two or more races	603	5.46%
Asian	229	2.08%
Other race	195	1.77%
Native American	125	1.13%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Merriam Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Merriam's average per capita income is $50,763. Household income levels show a median of $71,665. The poverty rate stands at 8.23%.

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	$102,684	-
Families	$93,659	$108,187
Households	$71,665	$85,524
Non Families	$55,944	$62,753

$50,763

Average Income

$71,665

Median Household Income

8.23%

Poverty Rate