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Merrimac, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 5 miles NE of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 32 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Lawrence metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Merrimac is home to some 6,138 residents.
In Merrimac, about 64% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Merrimac are married.
In 2000, Merrimac had a median family income of $69,118. The large segment of the population in Merrimac with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in the town are poor than in most places in Massachusetts.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,050) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Merrimac. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 83% of the housing in Merrimac was owner-occupied.
In Merrimac, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Merrimac to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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