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Merrifield

Minnesota · 140 residents · 0.543 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 92% since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $138,800. With a median age of 49.8, 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 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

Total population
140
+92%since 2019
from 73 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
49.8
−28%since 2019
from 69.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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

Median home value
$138,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $153,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
3.8% rent
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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)

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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)
RANKED:Largest Polish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
45.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
26.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 28.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
Female
41.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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)
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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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