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Merrill

Iowa · 717 residents · 0.519 sq mi
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Merrill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,329. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
717
−5%since 2000
from 754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,382 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+19%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6897748599441K1990201020202024Merrill
2024846
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,329
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,516
+69%since 2000
from $15,656 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(645)
Black1.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(23)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1.4%(10)
Diversity Score15.5%(111)
Diversity Score
16
+197%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrill, Iowa?

Merrill, Iowa has about 717 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merrill, Iowa?

The typical household in Merrill, Iowa earns about $60,329 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 $125,500, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Merrill, Iowa?

About 14.6% 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 11.1% of people in Merrill, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merrill, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Merrill, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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