Merriam, KS Demographics

A map of Merriam's Population by Race

Merriam, Kansas had a population of 11,098 in 2020. It was 72.3% White, 6.5% Black, 2.6% Asian, 12.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Merriam, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 740 places in Kansas, Merriam is the 34th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Merriam's White Population

8,019 residents of Merriam identify as White, or 72.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Merriam roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Merriam is ranked #671 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Merriam is less White than neighboring Mission (73.9% White), Roeland Park (76.8% White), Fairway (88.3% White), Prairie Village (88.1% White), and Mission Hills (90% White).

Merriam's Black Population

719 residents of Merriam identify as Black, or 6.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Merriam roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Merriam is ranked #21 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Merriam is more Black than neighboring Mission (4.6% Black), Roeland Park (3.5% Black), Fairway (0.9% Black), Prairie Village (1.1% Black), and Mission Hills (0.1% Black).

Merriam's Asian Population

289 residents of Merriam identify as Asian, or 2.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Merriam roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Merriam is ranked #33 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Merriam is more Asian than neighboring Roeland Park (2% Asian), Fairway (2% Asian), and Prairie Village (1.5% Asian). Merriam is less Asian than neighboring Mission (4% Asian), and Mission Hills (3.1% Asian).

Merriam's Hispanic Population

1,354 residents of Merriam identify as Hispanic, or 12.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Merriam roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Merriam is ranked #89 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Merriam is more Hispanic than neighboring Mission (11.4% Hispanic), Roeland Park (12% Hispanic), Fairway (4.5% Hispanic), Prairie Village (4.7% Hispanic), and Mission Hills (2.7% Hispanic).

Merriam's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of Merriam identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Merriam roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Merriam is ranked #361 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Merriam is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairway (0.5% Native American/Other), Prairie Village (0.5% Native American/Other), and Mission Hills (0.2% Native American/Other). Merriam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roeland Park (1.2% Native American/Other).

Merriam's Multiracial Population

639 residents of Merriam identify as Multiracial, or 5.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Merriam roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Merriam is ranked #216 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Merriam is more Multiracial than neighboring Mission (5.3% Multiracial), Roeland Park (4.5% Multiracial), Fairway (3.8% Multiracial), Prairie Village (4% Multiracial), and Mission Hills (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.