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Merritt Park, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,256.
Males: 636  (50.7%)
Females: 620  (49.3%)
Median resident age:

47.2 years
New York median age:

40.0 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $90,889
Merritt Park:

$90,889
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $49,498

Merritt Park CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $374,800
Merritt Park:

$374,800
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $534,692; detached houses: $672,553; townhouses or other attached units: $473,315; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $454,965

Median gross rent in 2022: $3,682.

March 2022 cost of living index in Merritt Park: 142.2 (very high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.6%

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  • Races in Merritt Park, NY (2022)
    • 1,18362.8%White alone
    • 35118.6%Asian alone
    • 1377.3%Hispanic
    • 904.8%Black alone
    • 754.0%Two or more races
    • 351.9%Other race alone

Races in Merritt Park detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Italian (18.8%), Irish (14.5%), American (10.2%), British West Indian (7.7%), Guyanese (4.6%), Brazilian (2.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

415 residents are foreign born (12.9% Asia, 7.2% Latin America).

This place:

22.0%
New York:

22.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $8,073 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $7,842 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Danbury, CT (23.3 miles , pop. 74,848).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (47.8 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Brinckerhoff, NY (0.9 miles ),
Fishkill, NY (1.2 miles ),
Myers Corner, NY (1.9 miles ),
Wappinger, NY (1.9 miles ),
East Fishkill, NY (2.2 miles ),
Wappingers Falls, NY (2.2 miles ),
Hopewell Junction, NY (2.2 miles ),
Beacon, NY (2.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.54 N, Longitude: 73.87 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 845

Distribution of median household income in Merritt Park, NY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Merritt Park, NY in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
New York:

4.4%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 93.4. This is worse than average.

City:

93.4
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.171. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.171
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 29.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 13.5. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.5
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 7.92. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.92
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Merritt Park-area historical tornado activity is above New York state average. It is 31% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 51.1 miles away from the Merritt Park place center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/14/1988, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 34.2 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Merritt Park-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 168.7 miles away from Merritt Park center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 205.9 miles away from Merritt Park center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 204.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 331.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 140.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 178.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dutchess County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 4, Blizzards: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Power Outage: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Other: 3 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Merritt Park:

  • WINGATE AT DUTCHESS (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; FISHKILL, NY)
  • ELANT AT WAPPINGERS FALLS (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY)
  • DUTCHESS DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
  • ST LUKE'S CORNWALL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; NEWBURGH, NY)
  • ST LUKES HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 8 miles away; NEWBURGH, NY)
  • AMERICAN CARE INC CLOSED (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; NEWBURGH, NY)
  • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL CHHA (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)

Amtrak station near Merritt Park:

  • 13 miles: POUGHKEEPSIE (41 MAIN ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Operable nuclear power plants near Merritt Park:

  • 20 miles: Indian Point 2 and 3 in Buchanan, NY.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Merritt Park:

  • Mount Saint Mary College (about 8 miles; Newburgh, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,166)
  • Vassar College (about 11 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 2,469)
  • United States Military Academy (about 12 miles; West Point, NY; FT enrollment: 5,651)
  • Marist College (about 14 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 5,536)
  • Dutchess Community College (about 14 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 6,554)
  • Culinary Institute of America (about 15 miles; Hyde Park, NY; FT enrollment: 3,869)
  • State University of New York at New Paltz (about 18 miles; New Paltz, NY; FT enrollment: 7,319)

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Dutchess County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

81.2%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Merritt Park:

Marital status in Merritt Park, NY
  • Never married: 19.0%
  • Now married: 65.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

For population 25 years and over in Merritt Park:

  • High school or higher: 96.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 43.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 21.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
New York average:

13.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Merritt Park, NY (based on Dutchess County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic111,11222
Mainline Protestant20,55687
Evangelical Protestant12,79969
Other10,97028
Black Protestant2,89811
Orthodox8545
None138,299-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 100
Dutchess County:

3.42 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Dutchess County:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 34
This county:

1.16 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 77
Dutchess County:

2.63 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 302
This county:

10.33 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Dutchess County:

8.1%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Dutchess County:

24.4%
State:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Dutchess County:

13.4%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Merritt Park:

  • WGNY (1220 AM; 10 kW; NEWBURGH, NY; Owner: SUNRISE BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEOK (1390 AM; 5 kW; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
  • WBNR (1260 AM; 1 kW; BEACON, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
  • WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WADO (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Merritt Park:

  • WSPK (104.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRNQ (92.1 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFNP (88.7 FM; ROSENDALE, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WRHV (88.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WBWZ (93.3 FM; NEW PALTZ, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WRWD-FM (107.3 FM; HIGHLAND, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCZX (97.7 FM; HYDE PARK, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRRB (96.9 FM; ARLINGTON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLJP (89.3 FM; MONROE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • W292CM (106.3 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: JOHN KATONAH)
  • WDBY (105.5 FM; PATTERSON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFKP (99.3 FM; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W202AR (88.3 FM; NEWBURGH, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WHUD (100.7 FM; PEEKSKILL, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • W299AG (107.7 FM; NEWBURGH, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • W272AV (102.3 FM; NEWBURGH, NY; Owner: JOHN KATONAH)
  • W206AW (89.1 FM; PAWLING, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Merritt Park:

  • WTBY (Channel 54; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC.)
  • WRNN-TV (Channel 62; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: WRNN-TV ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNYW (Channel 5; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WFME-TV (Channel 66; WEST MILFORD, NJ; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WNJU (Channel 47; LINDEN, NJ; Owner: WNJU LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • W42AE (Channel 42; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 14.4mTotal length
  • $9,404,000Total costs
  • 29,370Total average daily traffic
  • 322Total average daily truck traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Merritt Park, NY
  • 84.3%Utility gas
  • 6.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.1%Electricity
  • 3.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Merritt Park, NY
  • 74.6%Utility gas
  • 25.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Merritt Park compared to New York state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

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  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Eastern Asia (population 500+)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 100 cities with newest houses"
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  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Asia (population 500+)"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (population 500+)"
  • #93 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in South Central Asia (population 500+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
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