Merriam, KS Demographics

A map of Merriam's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,474	8,019	76.4%	72.3%
Hispanic	1,192	1,354	10.8%	12.2%
Black	822	719	7.4%	6.5%
Multiracial	361	639	3.3%	5.8%
Asian	183	289	1.7%	2.6%
Native American/Other	53	78	0.5%	0.7%

Merriam, Kansas has an estimated population of 11,085, a less than 1% change from the 11,098 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.4% White, 10.8% Hispanic, 7.4% Black, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Merriam, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Merriam has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Merriam, that probability was 45.5% in 2020 and 39.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Merriam is ranked the 34th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. 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 was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Merriam's White Population

8,474 residents of Merriam, or 76.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Merriam is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Merriam ranks 671st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merriam's White population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Merriam's population has increased from 72.3% to 76.4%.

Merriam is more White than neighboring Roeland Park (75.9% White). Merriam is less White than neighboring Mission (82.1% White), Fairway (83.2% White), Prairie Village (88.9% White), and Mission Hills (94.7% White).

Merriam's Black Population

822 residents of Merriam, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Merriam is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Merriam ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merriam's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Merriam's population has increased from 6.5% to 7.4%.

Merriam is more Black than neighboring Mission (3.5% Black), Roeland Park (1.6% Black), Fairway (0.9% Black), Prairie Village (0.4% Black), and Mission Hills (0% Black).

Merriam's Asian Population

183 residents of Merriam, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Merriam is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Merriam ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merriam's Asian population has declined by an estimated 36.7%. Asian residents' share of Merriam's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.7%.

Merriam is more Asian than neighboring Roeland Park (1.1% Asian), and Prairie Village (1.6% Asian). Merriam is less Asian than neighboring Mission (4.3% Asian), Fairway (3% Asian), and Mission Hills (2.3% Asian).

Merriam's Hispanic Population

1,192 residents of Merriam, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Merriam is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Merriam ranks 90th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merriam's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Merriam's population has decreased from 12.2% to 10.8%.

Merriam is more Hispanic than neighboring Mission (6.2% Hispanic), Fairway (6.5% Hispanic), Prairie Village (4.7% Hispanic), and Mission Hills (1.5% Hispanic). Merriam is less Hispanic than neighboring Roeland Park (16.4% Hispanic).

Merriam's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Merriam, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Merriam is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Merriam ranks 370th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merriam's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Merriam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Merriam is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mission (0% Native American/Other), Roeland Park (0% Native American/Other), Fairway (0.1% Native American/Other), Prairie Village (0.2% Native American/Other), and Mission Hills (0.3% Native American/Other).

Merriam's Multiracial Population

361 residents of Merriam, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Merriam is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Merriam ranks 227th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merriam's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Merriam's population has decreased from 5.8% to 3.3%.

Merriam is more Multiracial than neighboring Mission Hills (1.3% Multiracial). Merriam is less Multiracial than neighboring Mission (3.9% Multiracial), Roeland Park (5% Multiracial), Fairway (6.3% Multiracial), and Prairie Village (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.