CITY
Merritt
Illinois · 56 residents · 0.039 sq mi
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The short version
Population has fallen 25% since 2023, a loss of 19 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 12.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Younger
median age 12.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202456
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−54.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information100%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic32%(24)
Black68%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.4%(41)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.9%(5)
Black91.1%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.3%(11)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Merritt, Illinois?
Merritt, Illinois has about 56 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Merritt, Illinois?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Merritt, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Merritt, Illinois?
About 0.0% of people in Merritt, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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IllinoisDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024