Merrillville
A community guide to Merrillville in Indiana, the United States.
- Population
- 36,444 residents
- Region
- Indiana
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 41.4828, -87.3328
Economy and services
The economy of Merrillville reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Indiana. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Indiana and the United States. Businesses based in Merrillville draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Overview
Merrillville is a populated place in Indiana, the United States. The community supports 36,444 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Indiana. Its position within the broader regional network gives Merrillville a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Merrillville sits at approximate coordinates 41.4828 latitude and -87.3328 longitude within Indiana. The terrain and natural features around Merrillville reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Indiana road network providing the principal routes in and out.