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Merrifield

Minnesota · 140 residents · 0.54 sq mi
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Merrifield is a city of 140 people in Minnesota. 96% of homes are owner-occupied. Since 2019 the city has more than doubled, up 67 people. At a median age of 49.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.8%.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

140
+92%since 2019
from 73 in 2019
2010 – 2024
49.8
−28%since 2019
from 69.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Land area
0.54 sq mi
Population, 20102024
225486119151201020202024Merrifield
2024121
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55%(7)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.9%(4)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.3%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.1%(10)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(6)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 344.3%(6)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.3%(13)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5421.4%(30)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6422.1%(31)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.7%(15)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.3%(6)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.3%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$24,066
+31%since 2019
from $18,404 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade54.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information45.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$138,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $153,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
96.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
3.8% rent
1.78 people
−7%since 2019
from 1.92 people in 2019
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(125)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Polish36.6%(15)
Swedish17.1%(7)
American14.6%(6)
German7.3%(3)
Irish7.3%(3)
Norwegian7.3%(3)
Section 05

Education

7.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2019
from 19.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 91.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

45.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
26.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 28.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

58.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
41.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
14.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
52.2%
US average: 91.9%
100.0%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20.9%(14)
Married31.3%(21)
Widowed9%(6)
Divorced38.8%(26)
Women 15+
Never married24.1%(13)
Married75.9%(41)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

14.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
26.8%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
46.3%
US average: 13.7%
73.2%
US average: 17.6%
12.2%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
12.2%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
61.0%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
85.4%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II100%(5)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 5 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrifield, Minnesota?

Merrifield, Minnesota has about 140 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Merrifield, Minnesota expensive?

In Merrifield, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $138,800.

How educated are people in Merrifield, Minnesota?

About 7.3% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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