CITY · 2020 ACS
Merritt
Illinois · 48 residents · 0.039 sq mi
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The short version
The city has more than doubled in size since 2021, adding 28 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202456
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
−40.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food45.5%
Transportation & warehousing27.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
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 48 residents according to the 2020 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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