Poverty Rate in Merriam, Kansas
In Merriam, Kansas, an estimated 800 of 10,925 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Merriam, Kansas?
The poverty rate in Merriam, Kansas is 7.3%.
- How many people in Merriam, Kansas live in poverty?
In Merriam, Kansas, an estimated 800 of 10,925 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Merriam, Kansas compare to the average for Kansas?
The poverty rate in Merriam, Kansas is 39.17% lower than the Kansas average. In Merriam, Kansas, an estimated 7.3% of 10,925 people live in poverty. In Kansas, 12.0% of 2,852,901 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Merriam, Kansas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Merriam, Kansas is 42.06% lower than the US average. In Merriam, Kansas, an estimated 7.3% of 10,925 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
3.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Merriam, Kansas
2022
3.8% of 2 thousand people
Under 5 years
0% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Merriam, Kansas
2022
0% of 492 people
5 to 17 years
5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Merriam, Kansas
2022
5% of 1 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
3.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Merriam, Kansas
2022
3.5% of 2 thousand people
18 to 64 years
8.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Merriam, Kansas
2022
8.5% of 7 thousand people
18 to 34 years
8.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Merriam, Kansas
2022
8.4% of 3 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Merriam, Kansas
2022
8.5% of 4 thousand people
60 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Merriam, Kansas
2022
8.6% of 3 thousand people
65 years and over
6.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Merriam, Kansas
2022
6.8% of 2 thousand people
White
8.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Merriam, Kansas
2022
8.1% of 9 thousand people
Black or African American
4.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Merriam, Kansas
2022
4.3% of 911 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Merriam, Kansas
2022
0% of 63 people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Merriam, Kansas
2022
0% of 262 people
Some other race
7.9% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Merriam, Kansas
2022
7.9% of 190 people
Two or more races
4.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Merriam, Kansas
2022
4.1% of 489 people
Hispanic
26.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Merriam, Kansas
2022
26.1% of 977 people
White, not Hispanic
5.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Merriam, Kansas
2022
5.8% of 8 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
6.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Merriam, Kansas
2022
6.4% of 8 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
29.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Merriam, Kansas
2022
29.6% of 331 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
7.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Merriam, Kansas
2022
7.7% of 2 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
5.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Merriam, Kansas
2022
5.8% of 3 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Merriam, Kansas
2022
3.9% of 3 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Merriam, Kansas
2022
6.4% of 6 thousand people
Employed
5.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Merriam, Kansas
2022
5.1% of 6 thousand people
Male
3.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Merriam, Kansas
2022
3.9% of 3 thousand people
Female
6.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Merriam, Kansas
2022
6.6% of 3 thousand people
Unemployed
26.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Merriam, Kansas
2022
26.4% of 401 people
Male
31.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Merriam, Kansas
2022
31.9% of 188 people
Female
21.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Merriam, Kansas
2022
21.6% of 213 people
Population 16 years and over
8.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Merriam, Kansas
2022
8.3% of 9 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Merriam, Kansas
2022
1.5% of 5 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
11.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Merriam, Kansas
2022
11.7% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
17.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Merriam, Kansas
2022
17.6% of 3 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
14.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Merriam, Kansas
2022
14.4% of 3 thousand people
Male
12.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Merriam, Kansas
2022
12.9% of 2 thousand people
Female
15.9% Poverty Rate for single women in Merriam, Kansas
2022
15.9% of 2 thousand people
18 to 24 years
33.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Merriam, Kansas
2022
33.2% of 358 people
25 to 34 years
3.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Merriam, Kansas
2022
3.1% of 969 people
35 to 44 years
2.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Merriam, Kansas
2022
2.7% of 368 people
45 to 54 years
5.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Merriam, Kansas
2022
5.9% of 303 people
55 to 64 years
31.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Merriam, Kansas
2022
31.2% of 618 people
65 to 74 years
20.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Merriam, Kansas
2022
20.1% of 418 people
75 years and over
7.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Merriam, Kansas
2022
7.9% of 317 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Merriam, Kansas
2022
3.4% of 2 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
23.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Merriam, Kansas
2022
23.5% of 697 people
Did not work
32.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Merriam, Kansas
2022
32.3% of 798 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
7.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Merriam, Kansas
2022
7.1%
Poverty Rate by City around Johnson County
- Bonner Springs, Kansas 12.5% of 7,685 people.
- Bucyrus, Kansas 0% of 92 people.
- De Soto, Kansas 5.9% of 6,197 people.
- Edgerton, Kansas 4.2% of 1,870 people.
- Edwardsville, Kansas 6.4% of 4,585 people.