Merrillville, IN is a town with a population of 38,299 located in Lake County and part of the Chicago metropolitan area. It has a population density of 1,301 people per square mile which is much higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. As a large and diverse community, Merrillville offers numerous local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations, and sporting events for its residents to enjoy. Popular local businesses include The Pointe Bar & Grill, Mad Mex Cantina & Grill, Kontos Pizza Place, and Brock's Sports Bar & Grille. Year round outdoor activities can be enjoyed at Deep River Waterpark or at the Illusionist 5 Theater for an indoor experience. Organizations such as the Merrillville Town Council hold regular meetings to keep citizens informed on current events in the community while also providing assistance where needed. Sport fans should check out local athletic events hosted by Merrillville High School or the Gary Southshore Railcats minor league baseball team who play at U.S Steel Yard in Gary Indiana. Whether you're looking for entertainment, relaxation or business opportunities there is something for everyone in beautiful Merrillville!
The population in Merrillville (zip 46410) is 38,299. There are 1,298 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Merrillville (zip 46410) is 39.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Merrillville (zip 46410) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Merrillville (zip 46410)
- 39.2% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 28.0% are married with children
- 22.0% have children, but are single
Race in Merrillville (zip 46410)
- 35.5% are White
- 46.5% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 13.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander