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Merwin

Missouri · 69 residents · 0.147 sq mi
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Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
−17%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
469 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
−2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19385776951990201020202024Merwin
202433
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,228
+72%since 2000
from $10,038 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction36.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance26.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical26.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
85.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
14.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(60)
Black2.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(5)
Diversity Score
8
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: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
63.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 22.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.8%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.8%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
86.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
Female
14.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.3%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merwin, Missouri?

Merwin, Missouri has about 69 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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 17.5% 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 20 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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