Merrick is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. Merrick has a 2024 population of 20,822. Merrick is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually but its population has increased by 1.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,594 in 2020.
The average household income in Merrick is $210,133 with a poverty rate of 2.6%. The median age in Merrick is 41.6 years: 40.6 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merrick was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,564 | 85.09% |
| Two or more races | 1,739 | 7.97% |
| Asian | 807 | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 369 | 1.69% |
| Other race | 327 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,251 | 3 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Married | 5,297 | 3.29 | 97.3 | 2.7 |
| Non Family | 1,065 | 1.14 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Female | 618 | 3.5 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Male | 271 | 3.66 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
3.27
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
95.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 462 | 3.05% |
| Associates Degree | 1,119 | 7.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,181 | 34.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,151 | 27.39% |
| High School Graduate | 2,415 | 15.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 321 | 2.12% |
| Some College | 1,508 | 9.95% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,570 | 12,153 | 8,004 |
| Hispanic | 1,288 | 972 | 449 |
| 2+ Races | 883 | 751 | 514 |
| Asian | 690 | 677 | 455 |
| Other Race | 295 | 249 | 114 |
| Black | 280 | 243 | 108 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 8 |
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 native american people with a rate of 80%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $117,952 | $128,050 | $104,006 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,216 | $128,636 | $93,565 |
| High School Graduate | $39,107 | $67,209 | $31,369 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,382 | $48,625 | $45,069 |
| Overall | $92,587 | $109,569 | $81,215 |
| Some College | $70,833 | $74,052 | $61,211 |
$92,587
Average Earnings
$109,569
Average Male
$81,215
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.42% of Merrick residents speak only English, while 15.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,678 | 356 | 2.01% |
| Black | 367 | 108 | 29.43% |
| Multiple | 1,737 | 92 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,238 | 89 | 3.98% |
| Other | 327 | 1 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 807 | 1 | 0.12% |
2.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.43%
Male Poverty Rate
2.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merrick is Black, with 29.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merrick is Asian, with 0.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.65% |
| High School | 1.74% |
| Some College | 1.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.45% |
| Female Employed | 1.17% |
| Male Employed | 0.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $192,793 | $225,394 |
| Households | $179,415 | $210,133 |
| Married Families | $203,807 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,107 | $103,567 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.4%
Male Marriage Rate
64.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
527
Number of Veterans
497
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 238 |
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| Korea | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 208 |
| 65 to 74 | 183 |
| 35 to 54 | 98 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 513 | 3.59% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 2 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
84.29%
Born in Merrick
89.27%
Native Born
10.73%
Foreign Born
2.11%
Non Citizen
8.61%
Naturalized
89.27% of Merrick residents were born in the United States, with 84.29% having been born in New York. 2.11% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,822 | -91 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 20,913 | -91 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 21,004 | 14 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 20,990 | 396 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 20,594 | 464 | 2.31% |
| 2019 | 20,130 | 164 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 19,966 | -713 | -3.45% |
| 2017 | 20,679 | -129 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 20,808 | 236 | 1.15% |
| 2015 | 20,572 | -721 | -3.39% |
| 2014 | 21,293 | 85 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 21,208 | -14 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 21,222 | -95 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 21,317 | -780 | -3.53% |
| 2010 | 22,097 | 0 | 0% |