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Merwin

Missouri · 70 residents (2025 est.) · 0.147 sq mi
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Merwin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,333. Population has fallen 60% since 2000, a loss of 50 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $189,600. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 451%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33
−60%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
224 / sq mi
−60%since 2000
from 565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+27%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:70 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
19385776951990201020202024Merwin
202433
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,333
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,979
+129%since 2000
from $10,038 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+56.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.168
−52%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance41.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical41.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,600
+451%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
56.5%
+41.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+149%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
RELATED:See current rent listings in Merwin on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
−11%since 2000
from 38.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2011
from 22.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
78.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
Female
21.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−61.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2012
from 30.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+45.6 ptssince 2017
from 44.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merwin, Missouri?

Merwin, Missouri has about 33 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merwin, Missouri?

The typical household in Merwin, Missouri earns about $93,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merwin, Missouri expensive?

In Merwin, Missouri, the median home is worth about $189,600.

How educated are people in Merwin, Missouri?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Merwin, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merwin, Missouri?

About 0.0% of people in Merwin, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merwin, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Merwin, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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

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