Demographics & People — North Merrick, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,544 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,000 |
| Median Age | 42.8 |
| Total Households | 4,106 |
| Family Households | 3,428 |
| Average Household Size | 3.05 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,993 |
| Black or African American | 530 |
| Asian | 443 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,075 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Italian | 3,993 |
| Irish | 2,821 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,542 |
| German | 2,012 |
| Other groups | 1,772 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,486 |
| Polish | 679 |
| American | 410 |
| Hispanic: South American | 407 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 375 |
Language
| English Only | 9,948 |
| Spanish | 758 |
| Population 5+ | 11,648 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 503 |
| Population 18+ | 9,435 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 36.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 14.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for North Merrick, New York.