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Merrillville town, IN

ZIP 46410 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 46410

46410 has a population of 38,803 with a median age of 40.8 yrs (48.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
38.4%-38% vs US avg
x
Black
46.9%+278% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.6%-73% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
15.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.3%-3% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.9%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
19.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.4%-33% vs US avg
x
High school
35.8%+37% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.4%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.4%-28% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
36.4%-24% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.9%
x
Diversity Index
61/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.4%+25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.2%+124% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+4% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.9%+109% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.9%+674% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 46410

Poverty Rate
14.4%+25% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+4% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.2%+124% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.9%+109% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.7%-29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.4%-2% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.9%+674% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population38,803
Median age40.8
Poverty rate14.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White38.4%
Hispanic15.7%
Black46.9%
Asian1.6%
Foreign-born31.2%