Demographics in Merrillville, IN

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Merrillville?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

36,343

Male

17,639

48.5%

Female

18,704

51.5%

Median Age

41.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

40.7%

Black

45.2%

Hispanic

15.6%

Asian

1.1%

Two or More

8.9%

Other

4.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

17.4%

High School or Higher

42.4%

Foreign Born

6.7%

Veterans

5.2%

Married

31.2%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Merrillville, IN has a population of 36,343 with a median age of 41.3. The racial makeup is 40.7% White, 15.6% Hispanic, 45.2% Black, 1.1% Asian. About 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.7%.