Merriam, KS is a small city of 11,110 people located near Kansas City. With a population density of 2,578 people per square mile, it offers the advantages of both urban and rural living. Residents enjoy access to an array of local businesses such as The Dining Car restaurant and Merriam’s Farmers Market. For outdoor recreation, popular activities include fishing at Merriam Lake Park or hiking through Shawnee Mission Park. Sports fans can cheer on local teams such as the Merriam Miracle softball team or attend sporting events like the Annual Cross Country Run at Merriam Park. Other organizations in town include the Civic Council and the Johnson County Library (Merriam Branch).
The population in Merriam is 11,110. There are 2,574 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Merriam is 38.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Merriam is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Merriam
- 42.8% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 29.4% are married with children
- 11.3% have children, but are single
Race in Merriam
- 76.5% are White
- 8.4% are Black
- 3.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 8.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander