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Merrifield

Minnesota · 140 residents · 0.543 sq mi
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Merrifield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2011. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $160,800. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
140
+82%vs 2011
vs 77 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
258 / sq mi
+82%vs 2011
vs 142 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
55.3
−22%vs 2011
vs 71.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
225486119151201020202024Merrifield
2024121
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $45,156 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,927
−43%vs 2011
vs $28,014 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.233
+10%vs 2011
vs 0.211 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $147,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−44.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.3%
−11.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+47%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(7)
Diversity Score
5
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
−19.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−16.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
16.7%
+16.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.6%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.8%
+7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.3% in 2011
Female
30.2%
−7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrifield, Minnesota?

Merrifield, Minnesota has about 140 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merrifield, Minnesota?

The typical household in Merrifield, Minnesota earns about $33,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merrifield, Minnesota expensive?

In Merrifield, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $160,800.

How educated are people in Merrifield, Minnesota?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Merrifield, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merrifield, Minnesota?

About 0.0% of people in Merrifield, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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