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Merrill

Michigan · 663 residents · 0.695 sq mi
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Merrill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,602. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 119 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,200. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
663
−15%since 2000
from 782 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
954 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+12%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6156927708479241990201020202024Merrill
2024798
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,602
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,682
−8%since 2000
from $19,312 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(740)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(602)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(22)
Diversity Score19.9%(132)
Diversity Score
20
+94%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.0%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrill, Michigan?

Merrill, Michigan has about 663 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merrill, Michigan?

The typical household in Merrill, Michigan earns about $39,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merrill, Michigan expensive?

In Merrill, Michigan, the median home is worth about $77,200, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Merrill, Michigan?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Merrill, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merrill, Michigan?

About 27.6% of people in Merrill, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merrill, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Merrill, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 128 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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