Economy & Jobs — Merriam, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$81,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $40,533 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,395 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.3% |
| Professional | 14.8% |
| Retail | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 582 |
| Insurance Agencies | 543 |
| Physician Offices | 471 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 468 |
| Fast Food | 465 |
| Law Offices | 383 |
| Dental Offices | 359 |
| Commercial Banks | 252 |
| Beauty Salons | 207 |
| Chiropractors | 166 |
| Accounting Firms | 159 |
| Coffee Shops | 146 |
| Child Day Care | 133 |
| Fitness Centers | 126 |
| Gas Stations | 113 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
