Merrill, IA

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Merrill Overview

960
TOTAL POPULATION
517
MALE POPULATION
443
FEMALE POPULATION
116.70
MALES / 100 FEMALES
85.69
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,709
PER CAPITA INCOME
$93,063
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$76,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
48.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
51.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.31
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
509
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Merrill Zip Codes

Merrill Area Codes

Race in Merrill

The most populous races in Merrill are White / Caucasian (899 | 93.6%), Hispanic or Latino (32 | 3.3%), and Some other Race (25 | 2.6%).
Race in Merrill
Race# Population% Population
Asian70.7%
Black / African American111.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino323.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian89993.6%
Two or more Races181.9%
Some other Race252.6%
Total960100.0%

Ancestry in Merrill

The most populous ancestries reported in Merrill are German (460 | 47.9%), Irish (242 | 25.2%), English (84 | 8.7%), Dutch (62 | 6.5%), and Norwegian (52 | 5.4%), together accounting for 93.8% of all Merrill residents.
Ancestry in Merrill
Ancestry# Population% Population
African20.2%
American131.3%
Australian80.8%
Central American252.6%
Czech222.3%
Czechoslovakian10.1%
Danish141.5%
Dutch626.5%
English848.7%
European20.2%
French485.0%
German46047.9%
Honduran252.6%
Irish24225.2%
Luxembourger333.4%
Mexican30.3%
Mexican American Indian30.3%
Northern European30.3%
Norwegian525.4%
Polish353.6%
Portuguese20.2%
Puerto Rican40.4%
Russian80.8%
Scandinavian80.8%
Scottish20.2%
Somali90.9%
Subsaharan African111.1%
Swedish212.2%
Swiss40.4%
Thai70.7%
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Immigrants in Merrill

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Merrill came from Central America (25 | 2.6%), Honduras (25 | 2.6%), Latin America (25 | 2.6%), Africa (7 | 0.7%), and Asia (7 | 0.7%), together accounting for 9.3% of all Merrill residents.
Immigrants in Merrill
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa70.7%
Asia70.7%
Central America252.6%
Eastern Africa50.5%
Europe10.1%
Germany10.1%
Honduras252.6%
India70.7%
Latin America252.6%
Somalia50.5%
South Central Asia70.7%
Western Europe10.1%
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Sex and Age in Merrill

Sex and Age in Merrill

The most populous age groups in Merrill are 5 to 9 Years (63 | 12.2%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (54 | 12.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Merrill
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (5.0%)33 (7.4%)
5 to 9 Years63 (12.2%)44 (9.9%)
10 to 14 Years42 (8.1%)6 (1.3%)
15 to 19 Years50 (9.7%)33 (7.4%)
20 to 24 Years51 (9.9%)54 (12.2%)
25 to 29 Years23 (4.4%)9 (2.0%)
30 to 34 Years18 (3.5%)29 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years33 (6.4%)25 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years18 (3.5%)43 (9.7%)
45 to 49 Years34 (6.6%)48 (10.8%)
50 to 54 Years30 (5.8%)19 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years22 (4.3%)18 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years48 (9.3%)12 (2.7%)
65 to 69 Years16 (3.1%)16 (3.6%)
70 to 74 Years23 (4.4%)18 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years2 (0.4%)10 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years10 (1.9%)13 (2.9%)
85 Years and over8 (1.5%)13 (2.9%)
Total517 (100.0%)443 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Merrill

Median Family Size in Merrill

The median family size in Merrill is 3.27 persons per family, with married-couple families (209 | 86.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.38 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (18 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.50 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Merrill
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple209 (86.0%)3.38
Single Male/Father18 (7.4%)2.50
Single Female/Mother16 (6.6%)2.75
Total Families243 (100.0%)3.27

Median Household Size in Merrill

The median household size in Merrill is 2.67 persons per household, with married-couple households (209 | 58.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.38 persons per household. non-family households (117 | 32.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Merrill
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple209 (58.1%)3.38
Single Male/Father18 (5.0%)2.94
Single Female/Mother16 (4.4%)2.75
Non-family117 (32.5%)1.33
Total Households360 (100.0%)2.67

Household Size by Marriage Status in Merrill

Out of a total of 360 households in Merrill, 243 (67.5%) are family households, while 117 (32.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 84, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 93.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Merrill
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-93 (25.8%)
2-Person Households84 (23.3%)13 (3.6%)
3-Person Households36 (10.0%)11 (3.1%)
4-Person Households55 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households42 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households26 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total243 (67.5%)117 (32.5%)

Female Fertility in Merrill

Fertility by Age in Merrill

Average fertility rate in Merrill is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 130.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Merrill
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years12 (100.0%)130.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Merrill

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Merrill
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Merrill

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Merrill
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree12 (100.0%)140.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Merrill

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Merrill
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Merrill

Income Overview in Merrill

Per Capita Income in Merrill is $30,709, while median incomes of families and households are $93,063 and $76,250 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income960$30,709
Median Family Income243$93,063
Mean Family Income243$93,569
Median Household Income360$76,250
Mean Household Income360$81,453
Income Deficit243$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)96048.84%
Wage / Income Gap ($)96051.16¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9600.31

Earnings by Sex in Merrill

Average Earnings in Merrill are $39,375, $53,750 for men and $27,500 for women, a difference of 48.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Merrill
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male297 (57.7%)$53,750
Female218 (42.3%)$27,500
Total515 (100.0%)$39,375

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Merrill

The most common earnings brackets in Merrill are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (57 | 19.2%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (36 | 16.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Merrill
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less10 (3.4%)14 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9996 (2.0%)9 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4998 (2.7%)12 (5.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9992 (0.7%)11 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4995 (1.7%)36 (16.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9996 (2.0%)4 (1.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)5 (2.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9998 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4992 (0.7%)4 (1.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)8 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9999 (3.0%)8 (3.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9993 (1.0%)28 (12.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99948 (16.2%)18 (8.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99911 (3.7%)10 (4.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99912 (4.0%)1 (0.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99924 (8.1%)21 (9.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99927 (9.1%)15 (6.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99957 (19.2%)6 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99937 (12.5%)8 (3.7%)
$100,000+22 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total297 (100.0%)218 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Merrill

Average earnings in Merrill are $63,125 for men and $34,022 for women, a difference of 46.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,389, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $47,031. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,375, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $33,542.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Merrill
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$47,031$0
High School Diploma$57,000$33,542
College or Associate's Degree$65,948$34,018
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$71,389$64,375
Total$63,125$34,022

Family Income in Merrill

Family Income Brackets in Merrill

According to the Merrill family income data, there are 75 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.9% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Merrill
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00020.8%
$10,000 to $14,99931.2%
$15,000 to $24,99931.2%
$25,000 to $34,99952.1%
$35,000 to $49,99972.9%
$50,000 to $74,9997530.9%
$75,000 to $99,9996325.9%
$100,000 to $149,9996024.7%
$150,000 to $199,999197.8%
$200,000+62.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Merrill

3-person families (32 | 13.2%) account for the highest median family income in Merrill with $135,833 per family, while 3-person families (32 | 13.2%) have the highest median income of $45,278 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Merrill
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families90 (37.0%)$90,000
3-Person Families32 (13.2%)$135,833
4-Person Families55 (22.6%)$111,250
5-Person Families40 (16.5%)$95,625
6-Person Families26 (10.7%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total243 (100.0%)$93,063

Family Income by Number of Earners in Merrill

The median family income in Merrill is $93,063, with families comprising 3+ earners (48) having the highest median family income of $128,750, while families with 1 earner (68) have the lowest median family income of $66,458, accounting for 19.8% and 28.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Merrill
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners31 (12.8%)$74,375
1 Earner68 (28.0%)$66,458
2 Earners96 (39.5%)$105,625
3+ Earners48 (19.8%)$128,750
Total243 (100.0%)$93,063

Household Income in Merrill

Household Income Brackets in Merrill

With 85 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Merrill, accounting for 23.6% of all households. In contrast, only 4 households (1.1%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Merrill
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00041.1%
$10,000 to $14,999113.1%
$15,000 to $24,999215.8%
$25,000 to $34,99982.2%
$35,000 to $49,9994713.1%
$50,000 to $74,9998523.6%
$75,000 to $99,9997921.9%
$100,000 to $149,9997921.9%
$150,000 to $199,999205.6%
$200,000+61.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Merrill

The median household income in Merrill is $76,250, with the highest median household income of $97,083 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 134 households (37.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,542, with 37 households (10.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Merrill
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years37 (10.3%)$36,542
25 to 44 Years97 (26.9%)$81,875
45 to 64 Years134 (37.2%)$97,083
65+ Years92 (25.6%)$61,250
Total360 (100.0%)$76,250

Poverty in Merrill

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Merrill

With 3.5% poverty level for males and 9.0% for females among the residents of Merrill, 5 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2 males (100.0%) and 16 females (23.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Merrill
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (11.5%)2 (6.1%)
5 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years4 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)8 (12.7%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)6 (15.8%)
35 to 44 Years7 (13.7%)3 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)16 (23.9%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.1%)2 (5.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (8.3%)
Total18 (3.5%)40 (9.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Merrill

According to the poverty statistics in Merrill, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Merrill
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (88.5%)31 (93.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years76 (95.0%)36 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years23 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
15 Years6 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years40 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years55 (100.0%)55 (87.3%)
25 to 34 Years41 (100.0%)32 (84.2%)
35 to 44 Years44 (86.3%)65 (95.6%)
45 to 54 Years64 (100.0%)51 (76.1%)
55 to 64 Years70 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years37 (94.9%)32 (94.1%)
75 Years and over20 (100.0%)33 (91.7%)
Total499 (96.5%)403 (91.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Merrill

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Merrill show that 2.4% or 5 of the total 209 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.4%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Merrill
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children93 (97.9%)2 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children53 (94.6%)3 (5.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total204 (97.6%)5 (2.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Merrill

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Merrill
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)3 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)3 (18.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Merrill

The poverty data for Merrill shows that 5 of the married-couple family households (2.4%) and 3 of the single-parent households (8.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (5.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 household (18.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Merrill
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)3 (18.8%)
3 or 4 Children3 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (2.4%)3 (8.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Merrill

Employment by Class of Employer in Merrill

Among the 487 employed individuals in Merrill, private company employees (395 | 81.1%), state government employees (32 | 6.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (24 | 4.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Merrill
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees39581.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)20.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)153.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations244.9%
Local Government Employees193.9%
State Government Employees326.6%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total487100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Merrill

According to the labor force statistics for Merrill, out of the total population over 16 years of age (738), 69.0% or 509 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 14 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 60 to 64 years, with 98.3% or 59 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.3% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Merrill
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years36 (48.0%)2 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years90 (85.7%)8 (8.9%)
25 to 29 Years28 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years39 (83.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years83 (69.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years117 (89.3%)2 (1.7%)
55 to 59 Years38 (95.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years59 (98.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (20.5%)2 (13.3%)
75 Years and over4 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total509 (69.0%)14 (2.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Merrill

According to labor force statistics for Merrill, 84.8% of individuals (364) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (429) are in the labor force, with 0.5% or 2 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 94.5% or 121 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.7% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Merrill
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School37 (67.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma121 (94.5%)2 (1.7%)
College / Associate Degree175 (92.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher31 (54.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total364 (84.8%)2 (0.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Merrill

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Merrill are Community & Social Service (56 | 11.3%), Management (32 | 6.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (32 | 6.5%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (30 | 6.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (24 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Merrill

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Merrill, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Technologists (86.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Merrill
OccupationMaleFemale
Management24 (75.0%)8 (25.0%)
Business & Financial2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 30 (53.6%)26 (46.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating5 (15.6%)27 (84.4%)
Health Technologists3 (13.6%)19 (86.4%)
Total (Category)82 (57.3%)61 (42.7%)
Total (Overall)280 (56.6%)215 (43.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Merrill are Food Preparation & Serving (45 | 9.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (22 | 4.4%), Healthcare Support (7 | 1.4%), and Personal Care & Service (7 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Merrill

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Merrill
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance17 (77.3%)5 (22.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)17 (21.0%)64 (79.0%)
Total (Overall)280 (56.6%)215 (43.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Merrill are Office & Administration (54 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (50 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Merrill

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Merrill
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related17 (34.0%)33 (66.0%)
Office & Administration14 (25.9%)40 (74.1%)
Total (Category)31 (29.8%)73 (70.2%)
Total (Overall)280 (56.6%)215 (43.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Merrill are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (18 | 3.6%), Construction & Extraction (11 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10 | 2.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Merrill

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Merrill
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)280 (56.6%)215 (43.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Merrill are Production (72 | 14.5%), Transportation (48 | 9.7%), and Material Moving (8 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Merrill

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Merrill
OccupationMaleFemale
Production56 (77.8%)16 (22.2%)
Transportation48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving7 (87.5%)1 (12.5%)
Total (Category)111 (86.7%)17 (13.3%)
Total (Overall)280 (56.6%)215 (43.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Merrill

Employment Industries in Merrill

The major employment industries in Merrill include Manufacturing (125 | 25.3%), Retail Trade (64 | 12.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (60 | 12.1%), Transportation & Warehousing (53 | 10.7%), and Educational Services (45 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries in Merrill

Employment Industries by Sex in Merrill

The Merrill industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (91.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (86.4%), and Educational Services (80.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Merrill
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing98 (78.4%)27 (21.6%)
Wholesale Trade6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
Retail Trade29 (45.3%)35 (54.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing49 (92.4%)4 (7.5%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Educational Services9 (20.0%)36 (80.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5 (8.3%)55 (91.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services6 (13.6%)38 (86.4%)
Public Administration2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Total280 (56.6%)215 (43.4%)

Education in Merrill

School Enrollment in Merrill

The most common levels of schooling among the 289 students in Merrill are elementary school (91 | 31.5%), high school (80 | 27.7%), and middle school (48 | 16.6%).
School Enrollment in Merrill
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool144.8%
Kindergarten165.5%
Elementary School9131.5%
Middle School4816.6%
High School8027.7%
College / Undergraduate2910.0%
Graduate / Professional113.8%
Total289100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Merrill

Out of a total of 289 students who are enrolled in schools in Merrill, 49 (17.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 240 (83.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (50.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 48 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Merrill
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old63 (58.9%)44 (41.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total240 (83.0%)49 (17.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Merrill

Psychology (25 | 25.0%), arts & humanities (24 | 24.0%), education (14 | 14.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (9 | 9.0%), and business (8 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 100 individuals in Merrill who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Merrill
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural99.0%
Physical & Health Sciences77.0%
Psychology2525.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering22.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology55.0%
Business88.0%
Education1414.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History66.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities2424.0%
Total100100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Merrill

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Merrill

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Merrill are males with 2 vehicles (106, accounting for 38.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (69, making up 49.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Merrill
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle7 (2.6%)9 (4.2%)
2 Vehicles106 (38.8%)69 (32.2%)
3 Vehicles96 (35.2%)97 (45.3%)
4 Vehicles46 (16.9%)24 (11.2%)
5 or more Vehicles18 (6.6%)15 (7.0%)
Total273 (100.0%)214 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Merrill

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Merrill are 30 to 34 minutes (103 commuters, 22.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (101 commuters, 22.0%), and 25 to 29 minutes (67 commuters, 14.6%).
Commute Time in Merrill
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes388.3%
5 to 9 Minutes347.4%
10 to 14 Minutes10122.0%
15 to 19 Minutes6013.0%
20 to 24 Minutes296.3%
25 to 29 Minutes6714.6%
30 to 34 Minutes10322.4%
35 to 39 Minutes245.2%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes40.9%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Merrill

The most common commute times in Merrill are 10 to 14 minutes (66 commuters, 25.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (49 commuters, 25.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Merrill
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes17 (6.4%)21 (10.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes11 (4.2%)23 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes66 (25.0%)35 (17.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes32 (12.1%)28 (14.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes14 (5.3%)15 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes53 (20.1%)14 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes54 (20.4%)49 (25.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes13 (4.9%)11 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes4 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Merrill

The most frequent times of departure to work in Merrill are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (63, 23.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (41, 20.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Merrill
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM54 (20.4%)5 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM35 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM63 (23.9%)3 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM12 (4.5%)12 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM35 (13.3%)19 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM28 (10.6%)18 (9.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM12 (4.5%)41 (20.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4 (1.5%)5 (2.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (1.1%)12 (6.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2 (0.8%)14 (7.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7 (2.6%)33 (16.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7 (2.6%)34 (17.3%)
Total264 (100.0%)196 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Merrill

Occupancy by Ownership in Merrill

Of the total 360 dwellings in Merrill, owner-occupied units account for 284 (78.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 76 (21.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Merrill
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units28478.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7621.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units360100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Merrill

Occupancy by Household Size in Merrill
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9325.8%
2-Person Household9726.9%
3-Person Household4713.1%
4+ Person Household12334.2%
Total Housing Units360100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Merrill

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Merrill
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household47 (50.5%)46 (49.5%)
2-Person Household88 (90.7%)9 (9.3%)
3-Person Household36 (76.6%)11 (23.4%)
4+ Person Household113 (91.9%)10 (8.1%)
Total Housing Units284 (78.9%)76 (21.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Merrill

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Merrill
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School22 (62.9%)13 (37.1%)
High School Diploma110 (85.3%)19 (14.7%)
College/Associate Degree136 (76.8%)41 (23.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher16 (84.2%)3 (15.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Merrill

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Merrill
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8623.9%
35 to 44 Years4813.3%
45 to 54 Years7119.7%
55 to 64 Years6317.5%
65 to 74 Years4913.6%
75 to 84 Years236.4%
85 Years and Over205.6%
Total360100.0%

Housing Finances in Merrill

Median Income by Occupancy in Merrill

Median Income by Occupancy in Merrill
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied284 (78.9%)$86,667
Renter-Occupied76 (21.1%)$36,818
Average360 (100.0%)$76,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Merrill

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Merrill
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9992 (0.7%)9 (11.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9997 (2.5%)5 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9999 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9996 (2.1%)41 (53.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99980 (28.2%)5 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99977 (27.1%)2 (2.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99965 (22.9%)14 (18.4%)
$150,000 or more26 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total284 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Merrill

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Merrill
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30010 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49970 (24.6%)5 (6.6%)
$500 to $79926 (9.1%)37 (48.7%)
$800 to $99916 (5.6%)11 (14.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499130 (45.8%)3 (4.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99927 (9.5%)3 (4.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4995 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total284 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Merrill

Housing Structures in Merrill

Housing Structures in Merrill
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached32289.4%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments328.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments30.8%
Mobile Home / Other30.8%
Total360100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Merrill

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Merrill
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached280 (87.0%)42 (13.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2 (6.2%)30 (93.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Total284 (78.9%)76 (21.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Merrill

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Merrill
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (1.4%)13 (17.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms62 (21.8%)36 (47.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms83 (29.2%)14 (18.4%)
8 or more Rooms135 (47.5%)13 (17.1%)
Total284 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Merrill

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Merrill
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas214 (75.3%)65 (85.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity65 (22.9%)11 (14.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used2 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total284 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Merrill

Household Vehicle Usage in Merrill
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2 (0.7%)5 (6.6%)
1 Vehicle29 (10.2%)17 (22.4%)
2 Vehicles111 (39.1%)51 (67.1%)
3 or more Vehicles142 (50.0%)3 (4.0%)
Total284 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Merrill

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Merrill

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units96188
Median Property Value$147,500$153,400
Median Household Income$75,417$26
Monthly Housing Costs$387$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,556$2

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Merrill

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Merrill
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0008 (8.3%)2 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99931 (32.3%)30 (16.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99953 (55.2%)156 (83.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9994 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total96 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Merrill

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Merrill
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99915 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9995 (5.2%)3 (1.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9992 (2.1%)3 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99921 (21.9%)4 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99934 (35.4%)59 (31.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99915 (15.6%)43 (22.9%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)50 (26.6%)
Total96 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Merrill

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Merrill
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x48 (50.0%)95,500 (50,797.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x16 (16.7%)124 (66.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x2 (2.1%)47 (25.0%)
4.0x or more30 (31.2%)5 (2.7%)
Total96 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Merrill

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Merrill
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49941 (42.7%)18 (9.6%)
$800 to $1,49951 (53.1%)88 (46.8%)
Total96 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Merrill

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Merrill

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Merrill
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years228 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years101 (89.4%)12 (10.6%)
26 to 34 Years68 (95.8%)3 (4.2%)
35 to 44 Years119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years107 (81.7%)24 (18.3%)
55 to 64 Years98 (98.0%)2 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total919 (95.7%)41 (4.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Merrill

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Merrill
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen228 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen101 (89.4%)12 (10.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Merrill

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Merrill
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00054 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99967 (72.0%)26 (28.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999277 (97.2%)8 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999184 (97.9%)4 (2.1%)
$100,000 and over337 (99.1%)3 (0.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Merrill

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Merrill
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 629 (42.0%)45 (65.2%)
6 to 18 Years87 (38.2%)155 (68.0%)
19 to 25 Years30 (26.6%)85 (75.2%)
25 to 34 Years9 (12.7%)65 (91.5%)
35 to 44 Years37 (31.1%)84 (70.6%)
45 to 54 Years1 (0.8%)106 (80.9%)
55 to 64 Years32 (32.0%)67 (67.0%)
65 to 74 Years73 (100.0%)44 (60.3%)
75 Years and over56 (100.0%)45 (80.4%)
Total354 (36.9%)696 (72.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Merrill

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Merrill
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years20 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (2.1%)5 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (7.6%)31 (18.8%)
65 to 74 Years3 (7.7%)7 (20.6%)
75 Years and over2 (10.0%)12 (33.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Merrill

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Merrill: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)14 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years3 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (10.0%)9 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Merrill: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)8 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (8.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Merrill: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (2.1%)5 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (2.7%)9 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (2.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Merrill: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (4.9%)11 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (11.8%)
75 Years and over2 (10.0%)4 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Merrill: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (2.8%)

Technology Access in Merrill

Computing Device Access in Merrill

Computing Device Access in Merrill
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop29581.9%
Smartphone31286.7%
Tablet23164.2%
No Computing Device205.6%
Total360100.0%

Internet Access in Merrill

Internet Access in Merrill
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home26573.6%
Cellular Data Only4412.2%
Satellite Internet3810.6%
No Internet287.8%
Total360100.0%

Merrill Summary

Merrill is a small city located in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,093 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Merrill was founded in 1871 by a group of settlers from Merrill, Wisconsin. The city was named after the Wisconsin town. The first post office was established in 1872.
In 1876, the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway (later the Chicago and North Western Railway) built a line through Merrill. This line was later extended to Sioux City, Iowa.

In 1883 the Merrill Times newspaper was established

In 1884 the first school was built in Merrill

In 1887 the first bank was established in Merrill

In 1889 the first telephone line was established in Merrill

In 1890 the first electric lights were installed in Merrill

In 1891 the first fire department was established in Merrill

In 1892 the first church was built in Merrill

In 1895 the first library was established in Merrill

In 1898 the first hospital was established in Merrill

In 1900 the population of Merrill was 545

In 1902 the first movie theater was established in Merrill

In 1904 the first automobile was purchased in Merrill

In 1906 the first paved street was built in Merrill

In 1910 the population of Merrill was 845

In 1912 the first public park was established in Merrill

In 1914 the first public swimming pool was established in Merrill

In 1916 the first public library was established in Merrill

In 1920 the population of Merrill was 1 039

In 1924 the first airport was established in Merrill

In 1928 the first radio station was established in Merrill

In 1930 the population of Merrill was 1 072

In 1934 the first television station was established in Merrill

In 1940 the population of Merrill was 1 093

Geography

Merrill is located at 42 45 17 N 96 25 17 W 42 754722 96 421389

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.77 square miles (1.99 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Merrill is a small city with a limited economy. The main industries in the city are agriculture, manufacturing, and retail.
Agriculture is the main industry in Merrill. The city is home to several farms that produce corn, soybeans, and other crops.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the economy in Merrill. The city is home to several factories that produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and food products.
Retail is also an important part of the economy in Merrill. The city is home to several stores, including grocery stores, clothing stores, and other retail outlets.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,093 people, 441 households, and 287 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,417.3 people per square mile (547.2/km2). There were 471 housing units at an average density of 609.7 per square mile (235.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 441 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 6.2% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Merrill?
Total Population of Merrill is 960.
What is the Total Male Population of Merrill?
Total Male Population of Merrill is 517.
What is the Total Female Population of Merrill?
Total Female Population of Merrill is 443.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Merrill?
There are 116.70 Males per 100 Females in Merrill.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Merrill?
There are 85.69 Females per 100 Males in Merrill.
What is the Median Population Age in Merrill?
Median Population Age in Merrill is 34.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Merrill
Average Family Size in Merrill is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Merrill
Average Household Size in Merrill is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Merrill?
Per Capita income in Merrill is $30,709.
What is the Median Family Income in Merrill?
Median Family Income in Merrill is $93,063.
What is the Median Household income in Merrill?
Median Household Income in Merrill is $76,250.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Merrill?
Income or Wage Gap in Merrill is 48.8%.
Women in Merrill earn 51.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Merrill?
Inequality or Gini Index in Merrill is 0.31.
How Large is the Labor Force in Merrill?
There are 509 People in the Labor Forcein in Merrill.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Merrill?
69.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Merrill.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Merrill?
Unemployment Rate in Merrill is 2.8%.