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Merriam, KS

Founded 1950Johnson CountyElev. 277 m
Population
11,036
Median home
$242,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Merriam

With about 11,036 residents, Merriam is one of Kansas's notable places. Merriam was founded in 1950 and sits in Johnson County. The median age is 38 and the median household income is $71,665. Homes carry a median value of $242,400, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (76.8%). Around 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
11,036
Median age
38
Median household income
$71,665
Per-capita income
$40,533
Poverty rate
8.2%
High-school grad or higher
96.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
19.5 min
Work from home
17.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White76.8%
Hispanic or Latino11.6%
Black6.6%
Asian2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45.7%
Sales & office22.1%
Production, transportation & material moving14.3%
Service12.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.7%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$242,400
Median gross rent
$1,161/mo
Owner-occupied
61.9%
Median year built
1970
Households
5,183
Avg. household size
2.1

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

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving Merriam.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

violent crime50% above national
Merriam579
Kansas436
United States386
↑ 47% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime204% above national
Merriam5,932
Kansas2,084
United States1,952
↑ 37% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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 · Johnson County
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
TornadoVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Merriam is in Johnson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Merriam was founded in 1950 and sits in Johnson County. Elevation ~277 m.

Map of Merriam
Merriam, KS
Where Merriam is
WichitaOverland ParkKansasOlatheTopekaLawrenceMerriam
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hocker, R.W., Subdivision, Lot K Spec HouseLoomis Historic District
Notable people from Merriam
John L. KelleyJay BellEmily Perry
People searches in Merriam
Michael Smith (2)John SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Mission (2 mi)Prairie (4 mi)Shawnee (6 mi)Lenexa (7 mi)Kansas (8 mi)Leawood (8 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Johnson County

Most-recorded names in Johnson County booking & incarceration records:

David Smith (3)Thomas Smith (2)Michael Smith (2)Robert Johnson (2)Ryan Hill (2)Justin Mitchell (2)Angel Perez (1)Andrea Lewis (1)Alejandro Lopez (1)Artis Smith (1)Arturo Martinez (1)Ashley Hill (1)Austin Moore (1)Bernard Whitehouse (1)Anthony Jackson (1)Amy Lewis (1)Carrie Wright (1)Carl Wilson (1)Chaqulia Sanchez (1)Charles Jones (1)Christopher Baker (1)Christopher Clarke (1)Christopher King (1)Cirilo Garcia (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Merriam, KS (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Merriam, Kansas.

Edward August Youngstrom, 31
Merriam · Jo County · 66203

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

Merriam — frequently asked

What is the population of Merriam, Kansas?
Merriam has a population of about 11,036, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Merriam?
The median home value in Merriam is $242,400, and the median gross rent is $1,161/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Merriam safe? What is the crime rate?
Merriam Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 579 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Merriam face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Johnson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, tornado.
How many registered sex offenders are in Merriam?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Merriam. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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