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 $70,100 with a poverty rate of 13.7%. The median age in Merrimac is 43.9 years: 35.2 years for males, and 58.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merrimac was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,067 | 76.02% |
| Two or more races | 187 | 6.88% |
| Other race | 175 | 6.44% |
| Black or African American | 139 | 5.11% |
| Asian | 128 | 4.71% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,461 | 1.76 | 32.6 | 67.4 |
| Non Family | 1,044 | 1.26 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Married | 238 | 2.75 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Female | 130 | 2.53 | 13.1 | 86.9 |
| Male | 49 | 5.43 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
2.83
Average Family Size
1.76
Average Household Size
32.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 192 | 8.66% |
| Associates Degree | 88 | 3.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 265 | 11.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 578 | 26.07% |
| High School Graduate | 546 | 24.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 149 | 6.72% |
| Some College | 399 | 18% |
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 | 1,689 | 1,427 | 601 |
| Hispanic | 170 | 134 | 6 |
| Other Race | 138 | 138 | 49 |
| Asian | 128 | 128 | 110 |
| Black | 118 | 98 | 60 |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 85 | 23 |
| Native American | 23 | 0 | 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 85.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,806 | $82,891 | $43,864 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,036 | $68,864 | $49,816 |
| High School Graduate | $31,531 | $30,918 | $35,968 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,365 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,173 | $50,641 | $41,111 |
| Some College | $50,625 | $51,154 | $34,063 |
$46,173
Average Earnings
$50,641
Average Male
$41,111
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.63% of Merrimac residents speak only English, while 14.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,906 | 227 | 11.91% |
| Other | 175 | 58 | 33.14% |
| Hispanic | 228 | 45 | 19.74% |
| Native | 23 | 23 | 100% |
| Multiple | 174 | 20 | 11.49% |
13.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.64%
Male Poverty Rate
14.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merrimac is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merrimac is Multiple, with 11.49% 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 25.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.74% |
| High School | 9.33% |
| Some College | 6.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.25% |
| Male Employed | 1.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,904 | $94,281 |
| Households | $52,612 | $70,100 |
| Married Families | $79,423 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,706 | $59,657 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.3%
Male Marriage Rate
27.0%
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
44
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 15 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 2.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.8%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
40.38%
Born in Merrimac
86.1%
Native Born
13.9%
Foreign Born
10.37%
Non Citizen
3.53%
Naturalized
86.1% of Merrimac residents were born in the United States, with 40.38% having been born in Virginia. 10.37% 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% |