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Merrill

Iowa · 700 residents (2025 est.) · 0.519 sq mi
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Merrill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
846
+12%since 2000
from 754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,630 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+4%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:700 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6897748599441K1990201020202024Merrill
2024846
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,969
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,893
+129%since 2000
from $15,656 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
−16%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
3.5%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+13%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(736)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(39)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(824)
Black1.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score6.4%(54)
Diversity Score
6
+22%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
40.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 5.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+26.3 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2016
from 91.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 6.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrill, Iowa?

Merrill, Iowa has about 846 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merrill, Iowa?

The typical household in Merrill, Iowa earns about $82,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merrill, Iowa expensive?

In Merrill, Iowa, the median home is worth about $166,100, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Merrill, Iowa?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Merrill, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merrill, Iowa?

About 4.9% of people in Merrill, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merrill, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Merrill, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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