Merritt Park is a CDP located in Dutchess County New York. Merritt Park has a 2024 population of 1,983. Merritt Park is currently growing at a rate of 2.69% annually and its population has increased by 14.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,730 in 2020.
The average household income in Merritt Park is $161,771 with a poverty rate of 5.34%. The median age in Merritt Park is 45.8 years: 49 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merritt Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,166 | 67.67% |
| Asian | 313 | 18.17% |
| Two or more races | 130 | 7.54% |
| Black or African American | 88 | 5.11% |
| Other race | 26 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 666 | 2.59 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Married | 435 | 2.89 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 153 | 1.81 | 85 | 15 |
| Female | 48 | 2.13 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Male | 30 | 2.93 | 0 | 100 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
82.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 2.49% |
| Associates Degree | 128 | 9.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 286 | 22.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 261 | 20.34% |
| High School Graduate | 418 | 32.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 158 | 12.31% |
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 | 849 | 819 | 331 |
| Asian | 232 | 232 | 181 |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 85 | 28 |
| Black | 72 | 70 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 63 | 63 | 7 |
| Other Race | 26 | 26 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $101,078 | $103,077 | $74,712 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,909 | $194,722 | $95,303 |
| High School Graduate | $46,063 | $0 | $37,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $79,091 | $104,712 | $54,388 |
| Some College | $97,083 | $0 | $78,182 |
$79,091
Average Earnings
$104,712
Average Male
$54,388
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.42% of Merritt Park residents speak only English, while 23.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 18.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 313 | 46 | 14.7% |
| White | 1,124 | 46 | 4.09% |
5.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.23%
Male Poverty Rate
4.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merritt Park is Asian, with 14.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merritt Park is White, with 4.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.43% |
| Female Employed | 2.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $167,679 | $171,445 |
| Households | $136,250 | $161,771 |
| Married Families | $169,668 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $73,194 | $129,337 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.9%
Male Marriage Rate
62.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
24
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 2.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
65.58%
Born in Merritt Park
78.41%
Native Born
21.59%
Foreign Born
5.86%
Non Citizen
15.73%
Naturalized
78.41% of Merritt Park residents were born in the United States, with 65.58% having been born in New York. 5.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,983 | 52 | 2.69% |
| 2023 | 1,931 | 52 | 2.77% |
| 2022 | 1,879 | 168 | 9.82% |
| 2021 | 1,711 | -19 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 1,730 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2019 | 1,727 | -49 | -2.76% |
| 2018 | 1,776 | 122 | 7.38% |
| 2017 | 1,654 | -88 | -5.05% |
| 2016 | 1,742 | 22 | 1.28% |
| 2015 | 1,720 | 274 | 18.95% |
| 2014 | 1,446 | 265 | 22.44% |
| 2013 | 1,181 | 160 | 15.67% |
| 2012 | 1,021 | 170 | 19.98% |
| 2011 | 851 | -405 | -32.25% |
| 2010 | 1,256 | 0 | 0% |