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Merrick CDP, NY

ZIP 11566 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Wealthy AreaLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 11566

11566 has a population of 35,172 with a median age of 41.9 yrs (50.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
83.7%+36% vs US avg
x
Black
2.6%-79% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.5%-40% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
12.1%-36% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.2%+5% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.6%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
18.2%+12% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.8%-47% vs US avg
x
High school
17.7%-32% vs US avg
x
Some college
18.8%-35% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
57.7%+71% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
64.1%+33% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.9%-23% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.3%-49% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.6%
x
Diversity Index
28/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
2.8%-75% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
11.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.8%-36% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.3%-38% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
75.6%+1204% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
ItalianIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 11566

Poverty Rate
2.8%-75% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.8%-36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
11.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.3%-38% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.2%-73% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
1.5%-87% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.1%-89% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
75.6%+1204% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population35,172
Median age41.9
Poverty rate2.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White83.7%
Hispanic12.1%
Black2.6%
Asian3.5%
Foreign-born11.7%