Income & Economy in Merriam, IN
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$44,444
-39% vs national
Per Capita Income
$26,373
-29% vs national
Poverty Rate
1.9%
-86% vs national
Gini Index
0.3378
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
24.1%
+363% vs national
SNAP Recipients
0.0%
of households
How Merriam Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)Merriam vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Merriam is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
Poverty Rate
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Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Merriam. The median household income here is $44,444.
Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
24.1%
+435% vs IN avg
Labor Force
137
Employed
104
Mean Commute
23 min
Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
61.2%
of adults 25+
Median Age
42.1
Work from Home
0.0%
of workers
The median household income in Merriam, IN is $44,444, which is 39.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $26,373. The poverty rate of 1.9% is lower than the IN state average of 11.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3378, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 24.1%, compared to the state average of 4.5%. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 23 minutes, with 0.0% working from home.