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Merrick, Nassau County, New York

Merrick is a city in Nassau County, New York. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 22,097. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles according to the United States Census Bureau. An elevation is 23 feet (7.01 meters) above sea level. The density of the population was about 5,264 people per square mile. The median age was 44.7 years (The median age in the state of New York was 38.3). There were 100 males for every 90 females.
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Description of the Population
Population (Year: 2010)
22,097 residents
Population Change
-2.9% since 2000 year
Residents Median Age
44.7 years (State: 38.3)
Below the Poverty Line
3.3% (Year: 2015)
Population Males
10,486 residents
Population Females
11,611 residents
Foreign Born Residents
4.1% Latin America, 3.2% Europe, 2.1% Asia
Daytime Population Change
-4,895 (-23.7%)
Live and Work in the City
1,076 (10.2%)
Unemployment (Year: 2015)
4.3% (State: 4.8%)

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    English Language Proficiency by Native Speakers

     

      Merrick Marital Status Data (Over 15 Years Old)

       

        Merrick Residents Living Below the Poverty Line (According to 2015)

         

          Year of Entry of Foreign-born Merrick Residents

           

            Countries for Foreign-Born Residents

             
              Financial Information
              Median Sale for Vacant Units (Year: 2015)
              $510,559
              Median Home Value (Year: 2015)
              $541,844 (State: $293,500)
              Changes in Home Value
              +$254,044 since 2000 year
              Median Gross Rent (Year: 2015)
              $2,217
              Median Contract Rent Range (Year: 2015)
              $780 – $1,419
              Median Rent for Vacant Units (Year: 2015)
              $928
              Cost of Living Index (Date: February 2016)
              157 (USA: 100)
              Property Taxes with Mortgage (Year: 2015)
              $10,001 (1.80%)
              Property Taxes without Mortgage (Year: 2015)
              $10,386 (2.00%)
              Median Household Income (Year: 2015)
              $135,369 (State: $60,850)
              Changes in Household Income
              +$42,237 since 2000 year
              Median Per Capita Income (Year: 2015)
              $56,293
              Changes in Per Capita Income
              +$19,959 since 2000 year
              Education Data (by Residents, Schools, Colleges)

              Education attainment (25+ years residents)

               

                Males 25 Years and Older

                 

                  Females 25 Years and Older

                   

                    Nearest Colleges & Universities

                    • Molloy College
                      Distance: About 5 Miles
                      Rockville Centre, NY
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 3,962
                    • Hofstra University
                      Distance: About 5 Miles
                      Hempstead, NY
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 9,429
                    • Nassau Community College
                      Distance: About 6 Miles
                      Garden City, NY
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 18,552
                    • Adelphi University
                      Distance: About 7 Miles
                      Garden City, NY
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 7,312
                    • Briarcliffe College
                      Distance: About 8 Miles
                      Bethpage, NY
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 2,134
                    • SUNY College at Old Westbury
                      Distance: About 10 Miles
                      Old Westbury, NY
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 4,096
                    • Farmingdale State College
                      Distance: About 10 Miles
                      Farmingdale, NY
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 6,956

                    List of Largest Public High Schools

                    • SANFORD H CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL
                      Students: 1,436
                      Location: 1786 STATE ST
                      Grades: 9-12

                    List of Largest Private High Schools

                    • GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
                      Students: 136
                      Location: 36 SMITH ST
                      Grades: KG-12

                    List of Largest Public Middle Schools

                    • MERRICK AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
                      Students: 970
                      Location: 1870 MERRICK AVE
                      Grades: 7-8
                    • NORMAN J LEVY LAKESIDE SCHOOL
                      Students: 667
                      Location: 21 BABYLON RD
                      Grades: KG-6
                    • BIRCH SCHOOL
                      Students: 565
                      Location: 2400 CENTRAL PKWY
                      Grades: KG-6
                    • CAMP AVENUE SCHOOL
                      Students: 533
                      Location: 1712 MERRICK AVE
                      Grades: KG-6
                    • CHATTERTON SCHOOL
                      Students: 494
                      Location: 108 N MERRICK AVE
                      Grades: KG-6
                    • OLD MILL ROAD SCHOOL
                      Students: 487
                      Location: 1775 OLD MILL RD
                      Grades: KG-6

                    List of Largest Private Middle Schools

                    • PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL OF LONG ISLAND
                      Students: 111
                      Location: 1425 MERRICK AVE
                      Grades: KG-8
                    • SOUTH SHORE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
                      Students: 33
                      Location: 2323 MERRICK AVE
                      Grades: PK-3
                    Labor Market Description

                    Unemployment Rate

                     

                      Male: Employment in Industries (Services)

                       

                        Female: Employment in Industries (Services)

                         

                          Male: Most Common Occupations

                           

                            Female: Most Common Occupations

                             
                              Merrick Infrastructure
                              Grocery Stores in the City
                              556 stores
                              Grocery Stores per 10,000 Citizens
                              4.11 (State: 4.13)
                              Supercenters in the City
                              7 centers
                              Supercenters per 10,000 Citizens
                              0.05 (State: 0.06)
                              Non-gas Station Convenience Stores
                              201 stores
                              Convenience Stores per 10,000 (no Gas)
                              1.49 (State: 0.92)
                              Convenience Stores at Gas Stations
                              174 stores
                              Convenience Stores per 10,000 (with Gas)
                              1.29 (State: 1.68)
                              Number of Restaurants in the City
                              1,219 restaurant
                              Restaurants per 10,000 Citizens
                              9.01 (State: 8.82)
                              Number of Houses in the City
                              7,602

                              Hospitals in Merrick

                              • PLUS, INC
                                1817 WILLIS AVE
                              • NASSAU DIALYSIS LLC
                                Dialysis Facility
                                Distance: About 2 Miles
                                BELLMORE, NY
                              • UCPA OF NASSAU COUNTY
                                Hospital
                                Distance: About 2 Miles
                                ROOSEVELT, NY
                              • FREEPORT HOSP
                                Hospital
                                Distance: About 2 Miles
                                FREEPORT, NY
                              • EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF LONG ISLAND, INC
                                Hospital
                                Distance: About 2 Miles
                                NORTH BELLMORE, NY
                              • HUNTINGTON AKC FREEPORT, EXT.
                                Dialysis Facility
                                Distance: About 3 Miles
                                FREEPORT, NY
                              • SOUTH SHORE NURSING HOME
                                Nursing Home
                                Distance: About 3 Miles
                                FREEPORT, NY
                              • MEADOWBROOK CARE CENTER
                                Nursing Home
                                Distance: About 3 Miles
                                FREEPORT, NY

                              Amtrak Stations in Merrick

                              • 13 miles: KENNEDY AIRPORT NEW YORK (QUEENS,)
                                Services: Bus Station, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Snack Bar, Vending Machines, Automated Teller Machine, Paid Short Term Parking, Paid Long Term Parking, Car Rental Agency, Taxi Stand
                              • 19 miles: LA GUARDIA AIRPORT (QUEENS,)
                                Services: Bus Station, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Snack Bar, Vending Machines, Automated Teller Machine, Paid Short Term Parking, Paid Long Term Parking, Car Rental Agency, Taxi Stand

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                                  Other Information

                                  Merrick by Race (According to 2015)

                                   

                                    Median Unit Value (According to 2015)

                                     

                                      Natural Disasters in Merrick

                                       

                                        Air Quality Information

                                         
                                          Common Weather Information
                                          Tornadoes Average Activity
                                          55% (Smaller then US)
                                          Earthquakes Average Activity
                                          88% (Smaller then US)
                                          Number of Natural Disasters
                                          23 pc. (State: 13 pc.)
                                          Number of Major Disasters
                                          16 pc.
                                          Number of Emergencies Disasters
                                          7 pc.
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                                          ZIP Codes for Merrick: 11566
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