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Merriman

Nebraska · 91 residents (2025 est.) · 1.027 sq mi
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Merriman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
117
−1%since 2000
from 118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
114 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+10%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:91 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
801011221431641990201020202024Merriman
2024117
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,477
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,814
+159%since 2000
from $10,736 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−5%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
93.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
6.6% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−56.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(111)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.6%(3)
Other2.6%(3)
Diversity Score12.3%(14)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+153%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
6.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.6%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
Female
45.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−56.9 ptssince 2013
from 63.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 45.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merriman, Nebraska?

Merriman, Nebraska has about 117 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merriman, Nebraska?

The typical household in Merriman, Nebraska earns about $41,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Merriman, Nebraska?

About 37.0% of adults age 25 and over in Merriman, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merriman, Nebraska?

About 9.4% of people in Merriman, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merriman, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Merriman, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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