Merrimac
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Virginia
Merrimac is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Virginia, with 2,858 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,985 ft (605 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Blacksburg, 2.5 miles N.
- 2,858residents (2020 Census)
- 1,985 ftelevation · 605 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 1,663 / sq mipopulation density
- 24061ZIP code
About Merrimac
Merrimac is a census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Merrimac had a population of 2,858. It is part of the Blacksburg–Christiansburg Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Montgomery County and the city of Radford.
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- Median household income
- $53,611
- Median rent
- $1,101/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Merrimac had 2,858 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,858 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,663 per sq mi (642 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Merrimac at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,858 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.72 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,985 ft (605 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1949° N, 80.4220° W |
| ZIP code | 24061 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5151208 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Merrimac
- Blacksburg2.5 mi N
- Prices Fork3.7 mi W
- Christiansburg3.9 mi S
- Belview5.2 mi W
- Plum Creek6.5 mi SW
- Fairlawn7.2 mi SW
- Riner8.9 mi S
- Shawsville8.9 mi E
- Radford9.1 mi SW
- New River10.2 mi W
- Belspring10.5 mi W
- Parrott11.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Merrimac
What county is Merrimac in?
Merrimac is in Montgomery County, Virginia.
What is the population of Merrimac, VA?
2,858 people lived in Merrimac at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Merrimac, VA?
The ZIP code of Merrimac is 24061.
What is the elevation of Merrimac?
1,985 feet (605 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Merrimac?
Blacksburg (2.5 mi), Prices Fork (3.7 mi), Christiansburg (3.9 mi), Belview (5.2 mi), Plum Creek (6.5 mi).
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