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Merrillville, IN
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About Merrillville
Merrillville is a suburb in the Chicago Metro Area and in the Lake County. It has a population of 34,871 and a population density of 1,054, which is 91% above the national average. It has a median age of 40, which is 2 years above the Chicago Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.
Merrillville has a median home value of $227,500, which is 27% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,834 is 6% below the metro average rent and 42% above the national average rent. The average household income in Merrillville is $63,381 , which is 15% below the Metro average household income and 2% below the national average of household income.
The average school rating in Merrillville is 4..
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Demographics
Merrillville's population is made up of 44% married, 38% single, 11% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 36%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 25%. Homeowners make up 66% of the population in Merrillville.
- 47% Male
- 53% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in Merrillville is $31,412. The Median Household Income is $63,381 and the Merrillville Unemployment Rate is 8%.