Merrillville, IN

City

Demographics of Merrillville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

26.1%

Households with Children

24.8%

School Enrollment K-12

3,451

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.8%
School Age (5-17): 16.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.1%
Working Age (35-54): 23.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.0%
Seniors (65+): 20.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.7%
High School / GED: 33.9%
Some College or Associate's: 32.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.3%
Single Parents: 12.5%
Couples & Adults: 31.8%
Living Alone: 43.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 33.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 15.6%
Asian: 1.0%
Black or African American: 46.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 70.9%
Puerto Rican: 19.7%
Cuban: 3.1%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 1.9%
South American: 1.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 5.6%
Other White: 51.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 71.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.8%
Caribbean: 1.6%
Other Black: 26.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 54.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 38.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 88.7%
Spanish: 7.1%
European & Indo-European: 2.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.9%
Middle School (5-8): 4.4%
High School (9-12): 6.8%
College / Graduate: 4.7%
Not Enrolled: 77.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Merrillville

Chapel Manor / Southmoor Park

Ainsworth / Deep River

Lottaville / Turkey Creek Meadows

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources