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CITY · 2020 ACS

Merlin

Oregon · 1,690 residents · 4.158 sq mi
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Merlin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,157. Population has declined 12% since 2019. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $329,200. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,690
−12%since 2019
from 1,922 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
55.0
+2%since 2019
from 54.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Merlin
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.6%(77)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.2%(54)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.1%(70)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.4%(91)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(68)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.9%(151)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.2%(173)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.5%(161)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.8%(300)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7419%(321)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8411.1%(188)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(36)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,157
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,172
+21%since 2019
from $25,036 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $313,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $677 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2019
from 67.2% in 2019
15.0% rent
Afford Score
5.8
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,849)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(56)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(1,412)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(111)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other15.1%(256)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(39)
Ancestry
German20.8%(373)
Irish12.2%(218)
Norwegian11.2%(201)
English9.2%(164)
Scottish7.3%(131)
Russian6.1%(109)
Polish4.4%(78)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(37)
French1.9%(34)
Greek1.7%(30)
American1.1%(20)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Italian0.8%(15)
British0.8%(14)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 89.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+16%since 2019
from 29.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 91.2% 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
12.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
Female
52.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35.7%(319)
Married43.9%(392)
Widowed2.2%(20)
Divorced18.1%(162)
Women 15+
Never married14.9%(91)
Married56.3%(344)
Widowed13.6%(83)
Divorced15.2%(93)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merlin, Oregon?

Merlin, Oregon has about 1,690 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merlin, Oregon?

The typical household in Merlin, Oregon earns about $57,157 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merlin, Oregon expensive?

In Merlin, Oregon, the median home is worth about $329,200, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Merlin, Oregon?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Merlin, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merlin, Oregon?

About 15.4% of people in Merlin, Oregon 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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