Merrick, New York facts for kids
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Merrick, New York
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 Merrick, New York
Location in Long Island
Merrick, New York
Location in New York
Merrick, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County |  Nassau County, New York |
| Town | Hempstead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.15 sq mi (13.34 km2) |
| • Land | 3.98 sq mi (10.31 km2) |
| • Water | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 22,040 |
| • Density | 5,536.30/sq mi (2,137.42/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Merokian |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11566
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| Area code(s) | 516 |
| FIPS code | 36-46668 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0956989 |
Merrick is a community located on Long Island in New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which is a small settlement, and also a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the government defines for gathering population data. Merrick is part of the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. It sits on the South Shore of Long Island. In 2020, about 22,040 people lived there.
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About Merrick's Location and Climate
Merrick covers an area of about 5.2 square miles (13.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.2 square miles (10.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1 square mile (3.0 square kilometers), is water.
The weather in Merrick changes with the seasons. It has warm summers and cold winters. The average temperature in January is around 31.7°F (negative 0.1°C). In July, the average temperature is about 74.8°F (23.8°C).
People Living in Merrick
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| 2020 | 22,040 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 22,764 people living in Merrick. These people lived in 7,524 households, with 6,478 of them being families. The area was quite populated, with about 5,423 people per square mile.
Most people in Merrick were White (95.18%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1% of the population was from two or more races.
Many households (42.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (76.0%) were married couples. The average household had about 3 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 27.5% were under 18 years old. About 12.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in Merrick was 40 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Merrick was $93,132. For families, it was $99,589. A small number of families (2.0%) and people (2.8%) lived below the poverty line.
Schools in Merrick
Merrick has its own school system. Younger students attend schools in the Merrick and North Merrick Union Free School Districts. For high school, students go to schools in the Bellmore–Merrick Central High School District.
Getting Around Merrick
Merrick has a train station called Merrick station. It is part of the Long Island Rail Road's Babylon Branch. This train line helps people travel to and from Merrick.
Famous People From Merrick
Many notable people have lived in Merrick. Here are a few:
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- Craig Allen: A weatherman for Fox News.
- Roone Arledge: A former president of ABC Sports/News.
- Justin Beck: A guitarist in the band Glassjaw.
- Ed Begley Jr.: A well-known actor.
- Ben Cohen: One of the people who started Ben and Jerry's ice cream.
- Doreen Cronin: A popular children's author.
- Doug Ellin: The writer and creator of the TV show Entourage.
- Debbie Gibson: A famous singer.
- Jerry Greenfield: The other co-founder of Ben and Jerry's ice cream.
- Michael Kors: A world-famous fashion designer.
- Paul R. Krugman: Won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2008.
- The Lohan family: Including actress Lindsay and her family members.
- Mario Puzo: The author of the famous novel The Godfather.
- Noah Rubin: A professional tennis player.
- Matt Cardona: A professional wrestler.
- Kevin Shinick: An Emmy-winning writer and best-selling author. He even named a planet "Merokia" after his hometown!
Merrick in Movies and TV
Merrick has been featured in some movies and TV shows:
Movies Filmed in Merrick
- 2002 – Blue Vinyl
- 2019 – Abigail
TV Shows Featuring Merrick
- 1996 - 2005 – Everybody Loves Raymond: The houses used for the outside shots of the Barone family homes in this popular TV show are actually located in Merrick. They are at 136 and 135 Margaret Boulevard.
See also
In Spanish: Merrick (Nueva York) para niños
