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Merrifield (VA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Merrifield, Virginia

StateVirginia
Land Area (mi²)2.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)7,983.4/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate2.51% (528)
Growth Since 202016.31% (3021)
Rank in State58th
Rank in Country2142th

The population of Merrifield, VA in 2022 is estimated to be 21,544. This is an increase of 2.51% (528 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Merrifield by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Merrifield by Age

Merrifield Population Pyramid 2022
Merrifield Median Age
33.3
Total
33.6
Male
32.8
Female
Merrifield Sex Ratio
50.13%
9,285
Male
49.87%
9,238
Female
Merrifield Age Dependency Ratio
10.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
21.5
Child Dependency Ratio
Merrifield Adults
15,503
Adults
(1,463 of whom are seniors) in Merrifield.

Population of Merrifield by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Merrifield

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 7.74%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 7.89%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 7.57%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Merrifield

While the overall poverty rate of Merrifield is 7.74%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (7.57%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (7.89%).

Poverty Rate of Merrifield by Employment Status and Sex

5.26%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
3.6%
Male Employed
35.87%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Merrifield by Education

28.28%
Less Than 9th Grade
9.91%
High School
2.91%
Some College
4.94%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Merrifield

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Merrifield

The most common language spoken in Merrifield is English, with 54.61% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 19.37% of people speak Asian and Pacific Island Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Merrifield by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Merrifield, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Merrifield by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree598142.78%
Bachelors Degree506136.2%
Associates Degree5644.03%
Some College7435.31%
High School Graduate7475.34%
9th to 12th Grade2771.98%
Less Than 9th Grade6074.34%

Earnings Statistics of Merrifield by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$80,658

Average Earnings

$94,017

Average Male

$67,122

Average Female

Employment of Merrifield by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Merrifield by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
79.6%
Labor Force Participation
77.5%
Employment Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Merrifield by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Merrifield

Marriage Rates

  • 51.8%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 52.3%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 51.3%

    Female Marriage Rate

Merrifield Marriage

In Merrifield, 52.3% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 45-54, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Merrifield

Merrifield Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Merrifield Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
39.4%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Merrifield by Type

2.88
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets