North Merrick, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Merrick, New York
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Stevens Avenue in North Merrick on May 31, 2022.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 North Merrick, New York
Location in Long Island
North Merrick, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | Hempstead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.73 sq mi (4.47 km2) |
| • Land | 1.72 sq mi (4.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,238 |
| • Density | 7,119.26/sq mi (2,748.78/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Merokian; North Merokian |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11566
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| Area code(s) | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-53264 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958856 |
North Merrick is a lovely place located on Long Island in New York, United States. It's known as a hamlet and a census-designated place. This means it's a community that isn't officially a city or town, but it has its own identity. It's part of the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County.
In 2020, about 12,238 people lived in North Merrick. It's a busy community with lots of families.
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Exploring North Merrick's Location
North Merrick is a small area. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in North Merrick?
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| 2020 | 12,238 | — | |
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In 2020, there were 12,238 people living in North Merrick. There were also 4,110 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Many different people call North Merrick home. Most residents are White, but there are also African American and Asian people. A small number of people are from other backgrounds or have mixed heritage. About 9.44% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life in North Merrick
In 2020, about 36.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (83.2%) were married couples. The average household had about 3.35 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of North Merrick includes people of all ages.
- About 21.5% of residents are under 18 years old.
- About 19.7% are 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people living here is about 42.7 years.
- The population is almost evenly split between females (49.4%) and males (50.6%).
Getting Around North Merrick
Two main highways, the Meadowbrook State Parkway and the Southern State Parkway, go through North Merrick. These roads help people travel easily. The Meadowbrook State Parkway also forms part of North Merrick's western edge.
Other important roads in the area include Camp Avenue, Jerusalem Avenue, and Merrick Avenue.
If you need to fly, the closest airports are:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (about 14 miles away in Queens, NY)
- LaGuardia Airport (about 22 miles away in Queens, NY)
North Merrick's Fire Department
North Merrick has a special volunteer fire department. This department is made up of people who volunteer their time to keep the community safe. They protect one of the smallest fire districts in Nassau County, covering about 2.1 square miles (5.4 square kilometers).
The North Merrick Fire Department has around 85 members. They use 16 different fire trucks and other equipment, all located at one station.
See also
In Spanish: North Merrick para niños
