Merrillville, IN Employment

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5%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
15%
Household income NAT. AVG.
10%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$31,412$26,117$29,829
Median household income$63,381$50,433$55,322
Median income owner occupied$74,330$62,593$70,586
Median income renter occupied$38,701$29,285$35,192
Median earnings male$47,598$36,194$36,919
Median earnings female$31,443$23,580$26,250
Unemployment rate5.1%4.4%4.7%
Poverty level10.2%15.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Merrillville is 5% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Merrillville is 15% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Merrillville is 10% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Merrillville is 33% lower than the national average

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      $42,249 $63,381 $126,762
      City
      $33,618 $50,433 $100,866
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Merrillville median earnings by income bracket

      Merrillville employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry9.5%9.5%
      Manufacturing sector25.8%25.8%
      Financial & insurance services0.8%0.8%
      Wholesale & retail services12.9%12.9%
      Public administration2.0%2.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities15.1%15.1%
      Education, health & social services12.2%12.2%
      Other21.3%21.3%

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      Source: The Merrillville, IN employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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