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Merino

Colorado · 281 residents · 0.152 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,000.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
281
+14%since 2000
from 246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,849 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+5%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2022312612903191990201020202024Merino
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,464
+157%since 2000
from $14,943 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
31.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(255)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(21)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other4.8%(13)
Diversity Score27.7%(78)
Diversity Score
28
+69%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+79%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−54.8 ptssince 2013
from 68.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merino, Colorado?

Merino, Colorado has about 281 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Merino, Colorado expensive?

In Merino, Colorado, the median home is worth about $150,000, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Merino, Colorado?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Merino, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merino, Colorado?

About 10.3% of people in Merino, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merino, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Merino, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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