Merrillville, IN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 34,871 (97% urban, 3% rural). >Population change since 2000: +14.1%

Median Age: 39.2 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $972.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Merrillville: 95.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 15.3%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (4.2%), German (4.0%), Irish (3.6%), Polish (2.8%), Greek (2.3%), English (1.2%).

Elevation: 650 feet

Land Area: 33.3 square miles.

Races:
      Black alone - 15,383 - 44.0%
      White alone - 12,612 - 36.1%
      Hispanic - 5,186 - 14.8%
      Two or more races - 1,174 - 3.4%
      Asian alone - 452 - 1.3%
      American Indian alone - 47 - 0.1%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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Mobile Drug Testing Merrillville, IN

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Local Mobile Drug Testing and Mobile Alcohol Testing services in Merrillville, IN and the surrounding areas is provided at your business or other specified locations such as a Construction Site, Warehouse, Port, Office Building, Accident Scene or Hospital. Mobile Drug Testing in Merrillville, IN is available for DOT and NON-DOT Testing. Both laboratory analysis and instant result testing is offered.

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How To Schedule A Mobile Drug Testing Service in Merrillville, IN

To schedule any type of Mobile Drug or Alcohol Test in Merrillville, IN, call our local scheduling department at (800) 221-4291. Information we will need includes, number of employees to be tested, type of test, preferred date and time and if the employees are DOT or NON-DOT regulated.

Mobile Drug Testing in Merrillville, IN

Our laboratories are SAMHSA certified and all test results are verified by our in-house licensed physicians who serve as Medical Review Officers (MRO).

Mobile drug testing is utilized in most cases by companies needing multiple employee drug tests performed on-site which will eliminate the need for employees to leave the worksite and go to a testing center; this prevents "down time".

Mobile drug testing is also available when an employer wishes to conduct a "sweep" due to reasonable suspicion of drug use in the workplace.

Mobile drug testing services are also utilized for post-accident situations for DOT and NON-DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Mobile Drug Testing for Merrillville, IN Employers

Mobile drug testing is used by many businesses including:

  • Construction Sites
  • Motor Pool Facilities
  • Car Dealerships
  • Trucking/Transportation Companies
  • Schools
  • Sports Venues
  • Hospitals
  • Oil & Gas Drilling Sites

Mobile DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Merrillville, IN

We also specialize in providing Mobile/On-site Drug Testing Services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include Consortium Enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and Policy Manual Development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.

  • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
  • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
  • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
  • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
  • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
  • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
  • Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)

Drug Testing Locations in Merrillville, IN

In addition to providing Mobile/On-Site Drug Testing, Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Merrillville, IN and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Merrillville, IN have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Merrillville, IN specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing, DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.

Certified Mobile Drug Testing Merrillville, IN

All Accredited Drug Testing specialists are certified and qualified for urine, hair and saliva drug collections and breath alcohol screenings for DOT and NON-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Which Drug Testing Panel Is Right For You?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screening can be analyzed for drugs such as opiates, bath salts, synthetic cannabinoids and a wide range of prescription drugs.

What Is A Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law (such as cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin) and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

More Information About Mobile Drug Testing in Merrillville, IN

Mobile Drug Testing can also provide instant drug tests, where the result is available on-site. However, if an instant test has a non-negative result the specimen will be sent to a certified laboratory for confirmation testing.

Mobile drug testing is convenient and a cost-effective method when a company has multiple employees needing a drug or alcohol test.

When providing mobile drug testing for DOT employees, Accredited Drug Testing can provide all required documentation including the Federal Chain of Custody Forms.

751 E 81ST PL 0.9 miles

751 E 81ST PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
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387 EAST 84TH DR 1.2 miles

387 EAST 84TH DR
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
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9001 Broadway, 1.9 miles

9001 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410
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1354 S LAKE PARK AVE 4.4 miles

1354 S LAKE PARK AVE
HOBART, IN 46342
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1573 N CLINE AVE 6.9 miles

1573 N CLINE AVE
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
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9150 E 109TH AVE, STE C-1 7.1 miles

9150 E 109TH AVE, STE C-1
CROWN POINT, IN 46307
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1217 US HIGHWAY 41 7.2 miles

1217 US HIGHWAY 41
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
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1500 US HIGHWAY 41 7.2 miles

1500 US HIGHWAY 41
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
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3145 45TH ST STE F 7.2 miles

3145 45TH ST STE F
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
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2490 CENTRAL AVE 7.8 miles

2490 CENTRAL AVE
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
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1438 RIPLEY ST 8.7 miles

1438 RIPLEY ST
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
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4519 W 5TH AVE 8.8 miles

4519 W 5TH AVE
GARY, IN 46406
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7501 W 15TH AVE 8.8 miles

7501 W 15TH AVE
GARY, IN 46406
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3630 WILLOWCREEK RD 9.1 miles

3630 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
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5404 W 25TH AVE STE107 9.2 miles

5404 W 25TH AVE STE107
GARY, IN 46406
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3325 WILLOWCREEK RD 9.3 miles

3325 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
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3170 WILLOWCREEK RD 9.4 miles

3170 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
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3545 Arbors Blvd, 9.7 miles

3545 Arbors Blvd,
Portage, IN 46368
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24 JOLIET ST 9.9 miles

24 JOLIET ST
DYER, IN 46311
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2450 169TH ST 10.2 miles

2450 169TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46323
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12800 MISSISSIPPI PKWY STE A204 10.2 miles

12800 MISSISSIPPI PKWY STE A204
CROWN POINT, IN 46307
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3391 AIRPORT RD 10.3 miles

3391 AIRPORT RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
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8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204 10.3 miles

8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204
MUNSTER, IN 46321
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8135 S Calumet Ave 10.8 miles

8135 S Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
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7905 CALUMET AVE 11.0 miles

7905 CALUMET AVE
MUNSTER, IN 46321
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6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A 11.7 miles

6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A
HAMMOND, IN 46320
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1010 165TH ST 11.8 miles

1010 165TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46324
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6624 MONROE AVE 12.0 miles

6624 MONROE AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46324
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4321 FIR ST STE 313 12.2 miles

4321 FIR ST STE 313
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
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2741 RIDGE RD 12.6 miles

2741 RIDGE RD
LANSING, IL 60438
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2741 RIDGE RD FL 2 12.6 miles

2741 RIDGE RD FL 2
LANSING, IL 60438
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813 SIBLEY ST 12.9 miles

813 SIBLEY ST
HAMMOND, IN 46320
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6615 S BOUNDARY RD 13.0 miles

6615 S BOUNDARY RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
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17665 Torrence Ave, 13.3 miles

17665 Torrence Ave,
Lansing, IL 60438
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5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D 13.3 miles

5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D
Hammond, IN 46320
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1595 VALENCIA CT 14.0 miles

1595 VALENCIA CT
CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
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4020 S CALUMET AVE 14.3 miles

4020 S CALUMET AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
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401 Wall St, Suite I 14.4 miles

401 Wall St, Suite I
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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1910 CALUMET AVE 14.6 miles

1910 CALUMET AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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809 LAPORTE AVE 14.6 miles

809 LAPORTE AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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3831 S HOHMAN AVE 14.7 miles

3831 S HOHMAN AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46327
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1900 ROOSEVELT RD 14.8 miles

1900 ROOSEVELT RD
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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85 E US HIGHWAY 6 15.4 miles

85 E US HIGHWAY 6
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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16246 PRINCE DR 15.5 miles

16246 PRINCE DR
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
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2590 MORTHLAND DR STE 1 15.8 miles

2590 MORTHLAND DR STE 1
VALPARAISO, IN 46385
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30 E 15TH ST STE 100 15.9 miles

30 E 15TH ST STE 100
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
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1423 CHICAGO RD 16.0 miles

1423 CHICAGO RD
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
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1251 EASTPORT CENTRE DR STE B 16.1 miles

1251 EASTPORT CENTRE DR STE B
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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880 EASTPORT CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR 16.3 miles

880 EASTPORT CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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3301 N Ashland 16.6 miles

3301 N Ashland
Chicago, IL 60657
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650 DICKINSON RD 17.0 miles

650 DICKINSON RD
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
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18665 DIXIE HWY 17.8 miles

18665 DIXIE HWY
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
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15600 HONORE AVE 19.0 miles

15600 HONORE AVE
HARVEY, IL 60426
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19550 GOVERNORS HWY 19.1 miles

19550 GOVERNORS HWY
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
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19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 19.1 miles

19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101
Flossmoor, IL 60422
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16501 KEDZIE AVE 20.1 miles

16501 KEDZIE AVE
MARKHAM, IL 60428
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12942 S CARPENTER ST 20.3 miles

12942 S CARPENTER ST
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
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900 E 103RD ST 20.8 miles

900 E 103RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60628
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12647 S JUSTINE ST 21.0 miles

12647 S JUSTINE ST
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
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2310 York St Ste 4A 21.5 miles

2310 York St Ste 4A
Blue Island, IL 60406
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25711 S Egyptian Trail
Monee, IL 60449
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8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 22.1 miles

8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106,
Chicago, IL 60619
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10242 S VINCENNES AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60643
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1734 W 105TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60643
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1974 E 73RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60649
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4800 W 129TH ST
ALSIP, IL 60803
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4742 CAL SAG RD
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
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WHEATFIELD, IN 46392
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6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
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17148 HARLEM AVE 24.8 miles

17148 HARLEM AVE
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
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16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 25.0 miles

16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
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492 S BIERMA ST 25.0 miles

492 S BIERMA ST
WHEATFIELD, IN 46392
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Mobile Drug Testing Costs/Fees in Merrillville, IN

The fees for mobile drug testing can vary depending on the number of employees being tested, on-site location address and the time in which the on-site testing is needed. Call for more information or to schedule your Mobile/On-Site Drug Testing service in Merrillville, IN.

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Local Area Info: Merrillville, Indiana

Merrillville /?m?r?lv?l/ is a town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana. The population was 35,246 at the 2010 census. Merrillville is in east-central Lake County, in the Chicago metropolitan area. On January 1, 2015, Merrillville became the most populated town in Indiana, as Fishers in Hamilton County was converted from a town to a city.

According to the 2010 census, Merrillville has a total area of 33.26 square miles (86.14 km2), of which 33.22 square miles (86.04 km2) (or 99.88%) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (or 0.12%) is water.

The Lincoln Highway runs through Merrillville. The original alignment of Lincoln Highway is known as 73rd Avenue (also called Old Lincoln Highway) in Merrillville, while the current Lincoln Highway (US 30) is known as 81st Avenue. State Road 53 (Broadway) and State Road 55 (Taft Street) traverse the town from north to south.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 34,871 (97% urban, 3% rural). >Population change since 2000: +14.1%

Median Age: 39.2 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $972.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Merrillville: 95.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 15.3%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (4.2%), German (4.0%), Irish (3.6%), Polish (2.8%), Greek (2.3%), English (1.2%).

Elevation: 650 feet

Land Area: 33.3 square miles.

Races:
      Black alone - 15,383 - 44.0%
      White alone - 12,612 - 36.1%
      Hispanic - 5,186 - 14.8%
      Two or more races - 1,174 - 3.4%
      Asian alone - 452 - 1.3%
      American Indian alone - 47 - 0.1%

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