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Merriam Woods city, MO

ZIP 65740 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 65740

65740 has a population of 3,495 with a median age of 40.0 yrs (49.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
89.7%+46% vs US avg
x
Black
1.7%-87% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
9.0%-52% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.9%+18% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.7%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
17.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.9%+7% vs US avg
x
High school
42.7%+63% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.9%-56% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.5%-22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.6%+61% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.3%
x
Diversity Index
19/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
19.1%+66% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.0%+224% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.6%+44% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.3%+66% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+3% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
53.4%+820% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 65740

Poverty Rate
19.1%+66% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.6%+44% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.0%+224% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.3%+66% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
21.4%+168% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.7%+85% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
53.4%+820% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,495
Median age40.0
Poverty rate19.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White89.7%
Hispanic9.0%
Black1.7%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born45.0%