Merom Town, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 294 people, 108 households, and 81 families residing in the town. The population density was 813.7 people per square mile (314.17/kmē), it is Indiana's 102nd least densely populated town. There were 135 housing units at an average density of 375 per square mile (144.79/kmē). The average household size was 2.72 people, and the average family size was 3.12 people. Age range in the town was well distributed with 32% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 32% from 25 to 44, 19% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males. The median age was 36.2 years, The median age of males was 31.7 years, for females the median age was 37.5 years. The racial makeup of the town was 98.3% White, 0.68% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.02% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $31528, it is Indiana's 133rd poorest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $33333, it is Indiana's 38th poorest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $13087, it is the 42nd lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The median income is $18214, Males had a median income of $26250 versus $12917 for females.
In 2000, 73 pupils and students, of which 67.12% are male and 32.88% are female, 24.83% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.74% nursery or pri school, 6.85% kindergarten, 36.99% elementary school, 36.99% high school and 16.44% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 294 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 294 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 294 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 294 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 294 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 293 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 292 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 290 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 288 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 287 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 287 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 2 | |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Elementary school | 20 | 7 | 27 |
| High school | 19 | 8 | 27 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merom town, Indiana | $31528 | $33333 | $13087 |
| Sullivan County, Indiana | $32976 | $39290 | $16234 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |