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Compare Merrillville to Columbus
This post compares Merrillville, Indiana to Columbus, Indiana across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Merrillville (town) | Columbus (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,183 | 46,926 |
| Income (median) | $46,164 | $50,583 |
| Home Value (median) | $128,600 | $148,500 |
| White | 41% | 81% |
| Black | 46% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 10% |
| With Kids | 30% | 31% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 36 |
| Rentals | 34% | 36% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Merrillville or Columbus?
A: Merrillville has a smaller population count than Columbus: 35183 compared with 46926 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Merrillville or in Columbus?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Merrillville.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Merrillville or Columbus?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Merrillville.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Columbus does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 34% for Merrillville versus 36% for Columbus.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Merrillville may include: Lawrence, Michigan-City, and Hammond.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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