Demographics & People — Merrick, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,816 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,600 |
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| Median Age | 42.0 |
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| Total Households | 7,251 |
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| Family Households | 6,186 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.0 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,564 |
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| Black or African American | 369 |
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| Asian | 807 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,241 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 5,063 |
| Irish | 4,340 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,139 |
| Other groups | 4,118 |
| German | 2,201 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,876 |
| Russian | 1,370 |
| Polish | 1,312 |
| American | 904 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 892 |
Language
| English Only | 17,209 |
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| Spanish | 1,224 |
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| Population 5+ | 20,385 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 545 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,208 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 38.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 24.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Merrick, New York.
