Merriam, Kansas
Merriam: City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
About
Merriam is a city located in the county of Johnson in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,003 and a population density of 981 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,128 inhabitants.
The city was created 75 years ago in 1949.
Quick Facts about Merriam
| Population : | 11,128 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Johnson County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 913 |
| Area : | 11.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 909 feet / 277 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1950 (75 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:04:42 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 992 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Merriam is located at 39°1'25"N 94°41'37"W (39.0236200, -94.6935700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Merriam
Demographics
The population of Merriam increased by 1.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,003 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,120 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,185 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,260 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,246 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,260 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,258 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,217 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,192 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,081 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,128 | 0.42% | estimation process |
People born in Merriam (1)
American novelist Jay Bell was born in Merriam
Schools in Merriam
College & universities near Merriam, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155308 | Kansas Christian College | Overland Park (KS) | 66204-1975 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Merriam, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
Post offices near Merriam
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Post Office | Shawnee (KS) | 66203 |
Other cities in Johnson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnson County , KS. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Overland Park | 197,381 | The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Shawnee | 66,298 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Lenexa | 56,156 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Leawood | 34,669 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Prairie Village | 21,877 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Mission | 9,873 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Roeland Park | 6,652 | City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States |
| De Soto | 6,648 | City in Kansas, United States of America |
| Aubry | 4,531 | Township in Johnson County, Kansas |
| Fairway | 3,963 | City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Mission Hills | 3,533 | Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California |
| Spring Hill | 3,316 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Gardner | 2,941 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Edgerton | 1,773 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Westwood | 1,642 | City in Kansas |
| Kenneth | 1,338 | Township in Sheridan County, Kansas |
Distance to Other Cities
Merriam distances to largest Kansas cities
