Merrimac is a CDP located in Montgomery County Virginia. Merrimac has a 2024 population of 2,817. Merrimac is currently growing at a rate of 1.77% annually but its population has decreased by -2.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,893 in 2020.
The average household income in Merrimac is $72,858 with a poverty rate of 11.84%. The median age in Merrimac is 43.1 years: 34 years for males, and 47 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merrimac was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,099 | 71.03% |
| Two or more races | 310 | 10.49% |
| Other race | 222 | 7.51% |
| Asian | 159 | 5.38% |
| Black or African American | 134 | 4.53% |
| Native American | 31 | 1.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,542 | 1.83 | 28 | 72 |
| Non Family | 1,092 | 1.26 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Married | 251 | 2.7 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Female | 131 | 2.69 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 68 | 6.13 | 25 | 75 |
3.06
Average Family Size
1.83
Average Household Size
28.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 107 | 4.51% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 2.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 355 | 14.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 651 | 27.41% |
| High School Graduate | 675 | 28.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 3.16% |
| Some College | 452 | 19.03% |
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 | 1,767 | 1,609 | 751 |
| Hispanic | 222 | 222 | 10 |
| Other Race | 188 | 188 | 51 |
| Asian | 142 | 142 | 121 |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 128 | 24 |
| Black | 119 | 107 | 59 |
| Native American | 31 | 19 | 0 |
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 85.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,553 | $46,957 | $45,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,523 | $70,509 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,297 | $33,104 | $36,944 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,808 | $46,591 | $45,000 |
| Some College | $48,750 | $52,818 | $32,450 |
$45,808
Average Earnings
$46,591
Average Male
$45,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.05% of Merrimac residents speak only English, while 18.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,974 | 225 | 11.4% |
| Other | 222 | 61 | 27.48% |
| Hispanic | 379 | 34 | 8.97% |
| Multiple | 293 | 17 | 5.8% |
| Native | 31 | 12 | 38.71% |
| Asian | 159 | 12 | 7.55% |
11.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.24%
Male Poverty Rate
12.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merrimac is Native, with 38.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merrimac is Multiple, with 5.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.74% |
| Some College | 11.9% |
| High School | 8.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.61% |
| Male Employed | 6.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,074 | $97,774 |
| Households | $55,202 | $72,858 |
| Married Families | $102,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,875 | $61,297 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.2%
Male Marriage Rate
26.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
61
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 61 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 3.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.7%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
3%
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
32.42%
Born in Merrimac
82.2%
Native Born
17.8%
Foreign Born
13.5%
Non Citizen
4.3%
Naturalized
82.2% of Merrimac residents were born in the United States, with 32.42% having been born in Virginia. 13.5% 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 | 2,817 | 49 | 1.77% |
| 2023 | 2,768 | 49 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 2,719 | 56 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 2,663 | -230 | -7.95% |
| 2020 | 2,893 | 242 | 9.13% |
| 2019 | 2,651 | 524 | 24.64% |
| 2018 | 2,127 | 110 | 5.45% |
| 2017 | 2,017 | -93 | -4.41% |
| 2016 | 2,110 | 220 | 11.64% |
| 2015 | 1,890 | -99 | -4.98% |
| 2014 | 1,989 | -303 | -13.22% |
| 2013 | 2,292 | 185 | 8.78% |
| 2012 | 2,107 | -70 | -3.22% |
| 2011 | 2,177 | 44 | 2.06% |
| 2010 | 2,133 | 0 | 0% |