Merriam is a city in Kansas state in USA with a population of 11191 residents.. The poverty rate of Merriam is 9%, which is 36% lower than national average. The typical household in Merriam earns $63347 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 35.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Merriam, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Merriam remained 6%, which is 28% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Merriam, only 39% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 34% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Merriam is 94, which is 6% lower than national average. Median home value in Merriam is $187500 , which is 18% lower than national average. While median income in Merriam remained $63347, which is 6% lower than national average.