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Merriam, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°01′07″N 94°41′36″W / 39.01861°N 94.69333°W / 39.01861; -94.69333
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Merriam, Kansas
City
Location within Johnson County and Kansas
Location within Johnson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Johnson County (legend)
KDOT map of Johnson County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°01′07″N 94°41′36″W / 39.01861°N 94.69333°W / 39.01861; -94.69333[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyJohnson
Incorporated1950
Named afterCharles Merriam
Government
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 • MayorBob Pape
Area
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 • Total
4.32 sq mi (11.19 km2)
 • Land4.32 sq mi (11.18 km2)
 • Water0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
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942 ft (287 m)
Population
 (2020)[4][5]
 • Total
11,098
 • Density2,571/sq mi (992.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
66202-66204
Area code913
FIPS code20-46000
GNIS ID485621[1]
Websitemerriam.org

Merriam /ˈmɛriəm/ is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States,[1] and part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 11,098.[4][5] Merriam is included in the Shawnee Mission postal designation. It is also the headquarters of Seaboard Corporation.[6]

History

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Merriam was incorporated as a third class city on October 23, 1950, and established second class city status on January 18, 1957.[7]

The city was named in honor of Charles Merriam, a one-time secretary/treasurer of the then Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf railroad (later the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway) which ran through the area.[8][9]

Geography

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Merriam is bordered by the cities of Overland Park to the east and south, Shawnee to the west, and Kansas City, Kansas to the north (in Wyandotte County); the city of Lenexa is less than one mile to the southwest. The city straddles approximately three miles of Interstate 35 from near (southwest) of its junction with Interstate 635 south to 75th Street. Shawnee Mission Parkway, an east–west road, nearly bisects the city. U.S. Routes 59 and 69 follow the Interstate to the south of the city and follow Shawnee Mission Parkway to the east from its junction with the Interstate. Turkey Creek, following a roughly parallel path to the Interstate, flows through the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.32 square miles (11.19 km2), all land.[10]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19605,084—
197010,851113.4%
198010,794−0.5%
199011,8219.5%
200011,008−6.9%
201011,0030.0%
202011,0980.9%
U.S. Decennial Census
2010-2020[5]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, Merriam had a population of 11,098, with 5,070 households and 2,762 families. The median age was 38.2 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18, and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males age 18 and over.[11][12] 100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[13]

The population density was 2,570.8 inhabitants per square mile (992.6/km2). There were 5,297 housing units at an average density of 1,227.0 per square mile (473.7/km2), of which 4.3% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.7%.[11]

Of the 5,070 households, 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 39.4% were married-couple households, 22.1% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 31.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 3.0.[11]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[12]
Race Number Percent
White 8,360 75.3%
Black or African American 737 6.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 80 0.7%
Asian 294 2.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 12 0.1%
Some other race 440 4.0%
Two or more races 1,175 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1,354 12.2%

2016-2020 American Community Survey

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The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $63,347 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,894) and the median family income was $80,797 (+/- $6,429).[14] Males had a median income of $45,116 (+/- $5,606) versus $34,464 (+/- $4,520) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $39,790 (+/- $3,007).[15] Approximately, 5.3% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under the age of 18 and 8.1% of those ages 65 or over.[16][17]

The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 29.8% of the population.[18]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 11,003 people, 4,900 households, and 2,788 families living in the city.[19] The population density was 2,547.0 inhabitants per square mile (983.4/km2). There were 5,224 housing units at an average density of 1,209.3 per square mile (466.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.4% White, 6.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.9% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.7% of the population.

There were 4,900 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.1% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 37.4 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

Economy

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Seaboard Corporation is based in Merriam. Until 2019, Merriam was the home of Lee Jeans.[20]

In 2015, IKEA opened an IKEA store at Johnson Drive and Interstate 35. It added between 200 and 500 jobs in spring 2015.

Top employers

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According to Merriam's 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[21] the top employers in the city were:

# Employer # of Employees
1 AdventHealth Shawnee Mission 3,024
2 Synchrony Financial/GE Credit Services 800
3 DS Bus Lines/First Student 360
4 IKEA Home Furnishings 350
5 Seaboard Allied Milling 342
6 Baron BMW/Shawnee Mission Kia 225
7 Aristocrat Motors 188
8 Carmax 186
9 Hendrick Chevrolet/Nissan 186
10 Home Depot 173

Libraries

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Johnson County Library serves residents of Merriam. The library's Antioch branch is located at the intersection of Shawnee Mission Parkway and Antioch road. At one time, this branch served as the headquarters for the library system.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Merriam, Kansas
  2. ^ "City Council - Merriam, Kansas - Official Website". www.merriam.org. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  3. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Profile of Merriam, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 23, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c "QuickFacts; Merriam, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 26, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  6. ^ "Locations | Seaboard". September 8, 2020.
  7. ^ "Our City". City of Merriam. Archived from the original on August 11, 2006. Retrieved July 23, 2006.
  8. ^ "Johnson County, Kansas - Kansapedia - Kansas Historical Society". www.kshs.org. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  9. ^ "ABOUT MERRIAM ~ HISTORY". www.exploremerriam.com. Archived from the original on April 22, 2006.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  11. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  12. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  13. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  19. ^ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2011.[dead link]
  20. ^ "Lee Through the Years". Lee. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  21. ^ "Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2018, p.93". City of Merriam. Retrieved March 7, 2021.

Further reading

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See also: List of books about Johnson County, Kansas
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