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Merriam, KS


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Merriam, Kansas

Introduction to Merriam, Kansas

Merriam, Kansas, in Johnson county, is located 3 miles NW of Overland Park, Kansas (center to center) and is 8 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is part of the Kansas City metropolitan statistical area (MSA). Approximately 11,008 people reside in Merriam.

Merriam History

Situated in the Kansas City metro area, Merriam is a city in Johnson County. The city was named after Charles Merriam, who was a one - time secretary and treasurer of the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf railroad that ran across the area. Merriam was officially incorporated in the year 1950. It was re - incorporated in the year 1957. In its early years the city was sparsely populated. However it gradually became a populated area as industry started building up.

Merriam and nearby Attractions

  • Truman Library and Museum
  • Legler Barn Museum
  • Kansas Speedway
  • Science City at Union Station
  • Country Club Plaza
  • The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Things To Do In Merriam

Tourists can enjoy the amusement of the Kansas City Zoo and the Science City at the Union Station. One can also enjoy plays and concerts at the New Theatre Restaurant, Starlight Theater, and Verizon Amphitheater. Apart from these, the city also organizes the Turkey Creek Festival during the month of May every year.

Merriam Transportation

Air transport can be availed from the Kansas International Airport.

Merriam Higher Education

Baker University, Ottawa University - Kansas City, University of Saint Mary, and University of Kansas are some of the universities and colleges that offers higher educational facilities.

High Points

Merriam strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyMerriam Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyMerriam Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Merriam College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 8%Merriam People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 9%Merriam Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Merriam Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Merriam, KS

Comparing Merriam to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Racial Diversity710
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Senior Citizens43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married41
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
People in Middle Class or Better810
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times86
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime11

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