Merriam is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, and part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 11,098. Merriam is included in the Shawnee Mission postal designation. It is also the headquarters of Seaboard Corporation.
| Ethnicity | Merriam | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Merriam | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 7.1% |
| Education | Merriam | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 21% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 23% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1% | 1.0% |