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Merrillville, IN

Founded 1971Lake CountyElev. 200 m
Population
36,343
Median home
$194,000
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
10

Overview

About Merrillville

With about 36,343 residents, Merrillville is one of Indiana's notable places. Merrillville was founded in 1971 and sits in Lake County. The median age is 41.3 and the median household income is $64,791. Homes carry a median value of $194,000, and about 69% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (44.6%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
36,343
Median age
41.3
Median household income
$64,791
Per-capita income
$35,768
Poverty rate
13.7%
High-school grad or higher
92.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
Unemployment
6.8%
Avg. commute
32.4 min
Work from home
8.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White34.3%
Hispanic or Latino15.6%
Black44.6%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.2%
Sales & office20.8%
Production, transportation & material moving19.8%
Service18.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$194,000
Median gross rent
$1,304/mo
Owner-occupied
68.5%
Median year built
1978
Households
15,425
Avg. household size
2.32

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Merrillville has 9 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading36%
Math26%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Merrillville High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Merrillville Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Pierce Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Edgar L Miller Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Henry P Fieler Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Higher Institute of Arts & TechElementarycharter
Homer Iddings Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
John Wood Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Jonas E Salk Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime63% below national
Merrillville144
Indiana380
United States386
→ 0% unchanged than 2019
2019–2023
property crime21% below national
Merrillville1,547
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 8% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Merrillville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Merrillville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Lake County
Cold waveVery High
TornadoVery High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Merrillville is in Lake County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Merrillville was founded in 1971 and sits in Lake County. Elevation ~200 m.

Map of Merrillville
Merrillville, IN
Where Merrillville is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wood, John, Old MillMorgan--Skinner--Boyd Homestead
Notable people from Merrillville
David NevilleKaren McDougalAndrew J. WestLynna IrbyJeff SamardzijaMike NealRyan TatuskoIliana ReganLen MatelaEugene Wilson
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Nearby cities
Hobart (4 mi)Crown Point (5 mi)Schererville (7 mi)Gary (8 mi)St. John (8 mi)Highland (9 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Merrillville, IN (10)

Public sex-offender registry records for Merrillville, Indiana.

Kenneth Smith, 36
Merrillville · 46410
AKA Kenneth Ryan Smith
William Joseph Thompson, 59
Merrillville · Lake County · 46410
AKA Joseph Thompson, Will Thompson
Anthony Jerome Thompson, 50
Merrillville · Lake County · 46410
AKA Michael Chapman, Jerome Henderson
Daniel F Rodriguez, 45
Merrillville · 46410
AKA Daniel Felipe Rodriguez
Richard Edward Williams, 51
Merrillville · Lake County · 46410
Juan Ramon Perez, 52
Merrillville · Lake County · 46410
David Chad Miller, 54
Merrillville · Lake County · 46410
AKA David Rashon Miller, Big D Miller
David Chad Miller, 54
Merrillville · 46410
AKA Chad Chad Miller
Michael Larry Brown, 44
Merrillville · Lake County · 46410
Robert Alen Hill, 59
Merrillville · Lake County · 46410

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Merrillville — frequently asked

What is the population of Merrillville, Indiana?
Merrillville has a population of about 36,343, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Merrillville?
The median home value in Merrillville is $194,000, and the median gross rent is $1,304/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Merrillville safe? What is the crime rate?
Merrillville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 144 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Merrillville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lake County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, tornado, lightning.
How many schools are in Merrillville?
Merrillville has 9 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Merrillville?
Public registry data lists 10 registered sex offenders in or near Merrillville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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