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Merrimac, VA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Virginia.

Population

2,733

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,590

ZIP codes

0

Merrimac and its ZIP codes

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Merrimac at a glance

  • Merrimac is about 7.2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $53,611, 42% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • Median rent is $1,101 a month.

Local data for Merrimac, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Merrimac, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$53,611

Poverty rate

12.6%

Median rent

$1,101/mo

Homeownership

26.6%

Bachelor's or higher

45.9%

Median age

43.7

Average commute

12.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (345), Mexican Americans (178), Irish Americans (165).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Merrimac.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,085

43,874 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$649M

FY 2026, $6,512 per person

Montgomery County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Merrimac, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.4%
  • Carpooled6.8%
  • Public transit10.7%
  • Walked3.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home11.4%

Average one-way commute: 12.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Merrimac, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

655

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

148

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 22°F

42.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Merrimac, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.1%

U.S. 33.3% -7.2 pts

Diabetes

10.3%

U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts

Smoking

9.7%

U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.4%

U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts

Cities near Merrimac

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BlacksburgTown3 mi19.8
ChristiansburgTown3.2 mi14.7
Prices ForkCensus-designated place4.1 mi2
BelviewCensus-designated place5.2 mi1.8
Plum CreekCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.6
FairlawnCensus-designated place8.2 mi3.1
RinerCensus-designated place8.5 mi1.5
ShawsvilleCensus-designated place9.3 mi2.4
RadfordCity9.4 mi9.7
New RiverCensus-designated place10 mi0.4
EllistonCensus-designated place11 mi1.1
BelspringCensus-designated place11 mi1
ParrottCensus-designated place11 mi3.3
LafayetteCensus-designated place12 mi0.6
EgglestonCensus-designated place13 mi0.8
SnowvilleCensus-designated place14 mi2.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Merrimac, VA in?
Merrimac is in Montgomery County, Virginia.
What is the population of Merrimac, VA?
About 2,733 people live in Merrimac, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Merrimac?
Nearby places include Blacksburg (3 mi), Christiansburg (3.2 mi), Prices Fork (4.1 mi), Belview (5.2 mi), Plum Creek (6.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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