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Merrill

Iowa · 755 residents · 0.519 sq mi
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Merrill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
755
Unchangedsince 2000
from 754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,455 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+12%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6897748599441K1990201020202024Merrill
2024846
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,906
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,049
+54%since 2000
from $15,656 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(734)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score5.5%(41)
Diversity Score
5
+4%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+89%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrill, Iowa?

Merrill, Iowa has about 755 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merrill, Iowa?

The typical household in Merrill, Iowa earns about $53,906 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 $87,300, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Merrill, Iowa?

About 11.7% 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 2.1% 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 9 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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