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Merrill

Oregon · 865 residents (2025 est.) · 0.459 sq mi
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Merrill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,607. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $204,700. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
819
−9%since 2000
from 897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,784 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,954 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+20%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:865 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6547448359251K1990201020202024Merrill
2024819
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,607
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,304 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,157
+105%since 2000
from $11,803 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
−7%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$204,700
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+38%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(562)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino33.4%(300)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.2%(513)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(399)
Black3.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino41%(336)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(55)
Diversity Score73.6%(603)
Diversity Score
74
+29%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% 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
9.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2011
from 25.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−18.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 72.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2017
from 54.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2016
from 55.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2016
from 44.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrill, Oregon?

Merrill, Oregon has about 819 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merrill, Oregon?

The typical household in Merrill, Oregon earns about $56,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merrill, Oregon expensive?

In Merrill, Oregon, the median home is worth about $204,700, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Merrill, Oregon?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Merrill, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merrill, Oregon?

About 22.7% of people in Merrill, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merrill, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Merrill, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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