Merrillville, IN, US

According to the information provided by the US Census in 2017, Merrillville has a total population of 15,003 (53.3%) individuals, with 13,143 of them being male (46.7%).

In comparison, the proportions of male and female citizens in the United States of America are 48.8 percent and 51.2 percent, respectively.

Below is the data for gender statistics:

• Male - 13,143 (46.7% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Female - 15,003 (53.3% of Merrillville, 0% of US)

Among the most common income brackets in Merrillville, as reported by the 2017 United States Census, are those $60k - $100k (28.5%), $40k - $60k (18.7%), and $25k - $40k (16.1%).

In contrast, the most prevalent household income ranges in United States of America are: $60k - $100k (22.3%), $40k - $60k (16.2%), and $10k - $25k (14.6%).

The data list for income is as follows:

• Total - 13,952 (100% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Less than $10k - 752 (5.4% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• $10k - $25k - 1,779 (12.8% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• $25k - $40k - 2,249 (16.1% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• $40k - $60k - 2,608 (18.7% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• $60k - $100k - 3,974 (28.5% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• $100k - $125k - 1,502 (10.8% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• $125k - $150k - 504 (3.6% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• $150k - $200k - 399 (2.9% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• More than $200k - 185 (1.3% of Merrillville, 0% of US)

According to 2017 US census data, the average male age in Merrillville is 36.9 years and the average female age is 40.7 years.

In the United States of America, the average male age is 36.5 years old, while the average female age is 39.1 years old.

Below is the data for median age statistics:

• Total - 38.2
• Male - 36.9
• Female - 40.7

According to 2017 US census statistics, the leading age groups in the Merrillville are: less than 18 yrs (24%), 50 - 64 years (20%), and 35 - 49 years (19.8%).

In contrast, the age categories with the greatest proportion of the population in United States of America are less than 18 yrs (22.9%), 50 - 64 years (19.6%), and 35 - 49 years (19.2%).

Below is the data for age groups statistics:

• Total - 35,183 (100% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Less than 18 yrs - 8,434 (24% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• 18 - 24 years - 2,796 (7.9% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• 25 - 34 years - 4,792 (13.6% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• 35 - 49 years - 6,961 (19.8% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• 50 - 64 years - 7,043 (20% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• 65 - 84 years - 4,279 (12.2% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• More than 85 yrs - 878 (2.5% of Merrillville, 0% of US)

According to the 2017 US census statistics, the most common marital statuses in Merrillville are: now married (44.6 percent) and never married (35.3 percent).

In contrast, the marital statuses that are most prevalent in United States of America are as follows: married (50.2%) and never married (33.1%).

Data used in the data for marital status statistics chart is as following:

• Total - 28,146 (100% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Married - 12,556 (44.6% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Never Married - 9,945 (35.3% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Divorced - 3,751 (13.3% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Widowed - 1,894 (6.7% of Merrillville, 0% of US)

According to census statistics from 2017, the most prevalent degrees of education in Merrillville are high-school diploma (30.4%), unfinished college (25.9%), and bachelor's degree (15.1%).

Among the United States of America population, the three largest household education levels categories are high-school diploma (23.3%), unfinished college (20.8%), and bachelor's degree (19.1%).

The data list for education is as follows:

• No Schooling - 124 (0.5% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Unifinished High-school - 1,791 (7.5% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• High-school Diploma - 7,278 (30.4% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• GED or alt. creds - 770 (3.2% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Unfinished College - 6,206 (25.9% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Associate's degree - 2,168 (9.1% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Bachelor's degree - 3,607 (15.1% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Master's degree - 1,588 (6.6% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Professional School degree - 240 (1% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Doctorate degree - 181 (0.8% of Merrillville, 0% of US)

According to 2017 US census statistics, the most used languages in Merrillville are only english (90.2 percent), spanish (7.3 percent) and other indo-european (1.3 percent).

In contrast, the spoken languages that are most prevalent in United States of America are as follows: english only (78.7%), spanish (13.2%), and other indo-european (3.6%).

Data used in the data for languages spoken statistics chart is as following:

• Total - 33,621 (100% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• English only - 30,329 (90.2% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Spanish - 2,453 (7.3% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Other Indo-European - 443 (1.3% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Asian and Pacific Islands - 271 (0.8% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Other Languages - 125 (0.4% of Merrillville, 0% of US)

2017 US Census statistics show that african american make up the largest share of the population in the Merrillville, followed by white (41.2) and other (6.5).

White (73%), african american (12.7%), and asian (5.4%) are the most populous ethnic diversity groups in United States of America.

Below is the data for ethnic diversity statistics:

• Total - 35,183 (100% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• White - 14,502 (41.2% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• African American - 16,232 (46.1% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• American Indian & Alaska Native - 118 (0.3% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Asian - 451 (1.3% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander - 0 (0% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Two or more ethnicities - 1,583 (4.5% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Other - 2,297 (6.5% of Merrillville, 0% of US)

According to the statistics from the 2017 US census, family households make up 61.6% of Merrillville total households, while non-family homes make up 38.4%.

In United States of America, where the family unit is more common (65.9%), just 34.1% of households are made up of individuals living alone.

Following is the data list for household types statistics:

• Total - 13,952 (100% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Family households, Married-couple family - 5,511 (39.5% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Family households, Other family - 3,087 (22.1% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Family households, Other family, Male householder no wife present - 688 (4.9% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Family households, Other family, Female householder no husband present - 2,399 (17.2% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Nonfamily households, Householder living alone - 4,528 (32.5% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Nonfamily households, Householder not living alone - 826 (5.9% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Family Households - 8,598 (61.6% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Non-family Households - 5,354 (38.4% of Merrillville, 0% of US)

Manufacturing (18.7%), health care and social assistance (16.1%), retail trade (11.1%), and accommodation and food services (7.7%) are the most common types of employment in Merrillville as of the US census data collection.

In contrast, the employment industries with the greatest proportion of the population in United States of America are health care & social assistance (13.8%), retail (11.4%), and manufacturing (10.3%).

The data list for employment industries is as follows:

• Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting - 21 (0.1% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Construction - 692 (4% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Manufacturing - 3,199 (18.7% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Wholesale - 247 (1.4% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Retail - 1,895 (11.1% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Utilities - 107 (0.6% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Information - 449 (2.6% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Finance & Insurance - 547 (3.2% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Real Estate - 122 (0.7% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Scientific & Technical Services - 546 (3.2% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Company Management - 0 (0% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Administrative & Waste Management Services - 889 (5.2% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Educational Services - 1,188 (6.9% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Health Care & Social Assistance - 2,752 (16.1% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Arts, Entertainment & Recreation - 331 (1.9% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Accommodation & Food Services - 1,325 (7.7% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Public Administration - 945 (5.5% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Other Services - 830 (4.8% of Merrillville, 0% of US)

According to statistics from the 2017 US Census, the most common way of transportation to work in Merrillville is the car truck or van (13.8%).

Among the United States of America population, the three largest form of transportation to work categories is car, truck or van (89.9%).

Below is the data for means of transportation statistics:

• Car, Truck or Van - 15,621 (95.4% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Public Transportation - 310 (1.9% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Walk - 91 (0.6% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• Taxicab, Motorcycle, Bicycle or Other - 360 (2.2% of Merrillville, 0% of US)

According to statistics from the 2017 US Census, the most common travel times to work for residents of Merrillville vary from 15-20 minutes to 30-35 minutes and 20-25 minutes.

In contrast, the travel time to work groups that are most prevalent in United States of America are as follows: 15-20 minutes, 20-25 minutes, and 30-35 minutes.

Below is the data for time of commute statistics:

• Less than 10 mins - 1,377 (8.4% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• 10-15 mins - 2,037 (12.4% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• 15-20 mins - 3,013 (18.4% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• 20-25 mins - 2,240 (13.7% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• 25-30 mins - 1,401 (8.6% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• 30-35 mins - 2,530 (15.4% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• 35-45 mins - 1,059 (6.5% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• 45-50 mins - 1,303 (8% of Merrillville, 0% of US)
• 60 or more mins - 1,422 (8.7% of Merrillville, 0% of US)