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Merriam, IN
Census-designated place in Noble County, Indiana.
Population
268
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
271
ZIP codes
0
Merriam and its ZIP codes
Merriam at a glance
- Merriam is 42% denser than Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Merriam, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Noble County. PPP loans are for Merriam.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,828
16,757 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,257
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$294M
FY 2026, $6,192 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Merriam, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
353
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
192
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 16°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Merriam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-LakesCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Big LakeCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.6 |
| WolflakeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Bear LakeCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| ChurubuscoTown | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
| AlbionTown | 7.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Columbia CityCity | 9.1 mi | 5.5 |
| KimmellCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| Lake EverettCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| CoesseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| AvillaTown | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| BrimfieldCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| LaottoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| WawakaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| CromwellTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| LarwillTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Merriam, IN in?
- Merriam is in Noble County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Merriam, IN?
- About 268 people live in Merriam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Merriam?
- Nearby places include Tri-Lakes (2.4 mi), Big Lake (3.6 mi), Wolflake (4.6 mi), Bear Lake (4.8 mi), Churubusco (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023