Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Merrill, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

798

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.9%502

Hispanic/Latino

34.8%278

Two or More

2.1%17

Black

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.8%4

High School Diploma

56.8%281

Some College (<1 yr)

12.9%64

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%68

Associate's Degree

2.8%14

Bachelor's Degree

7.5%37

Master's Degree

3.8%19

HS or Higher

98.4%

BA or Higher

11.3%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$93,200

Median Renti

$719

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.5%190

Renter-Occupied

21.5%52

Total Units

268

Homeownership

78.5%

Vacancy Rate

9.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.1%21

$50K–$100K

47.9%91

$100K–$150K

15.8%30

$150K–$200K

19.5%37

$200K–$300K

5.8%11

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.1%3

2000–2009

1.9%5

1990–1999

5.2%14

1980–1989

1.9%5

1970–1979

13.4%36

1960–1969

6.3%17

1950–1959

25%67

1940–1949

12.3%33

1939 or earlier

32.8%88

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.7%205

Electricity

9.9%24

Bottled/LP Gas

4.5%11

Wood

0.8%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,500

Mean Household Incomei

$59,850

Per Capita Incomei

$19,895

Poverty Ratei

33.5%

Unemploymenti

27.7%

Labor Forcei

336

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.7%21

$10K–$15K

6.2%15

$15K–$20K

1.2%3

$20K–$25K

6.6%16

$25K–$30K

9.5%23

$30K–$35K

4.1%10

$35K–$40K

7%17

$40K–$45K

2.9%7

$45K–$50K

5.8%14

$50K–$60K

3.3%8

$60K–$75K

12%29

$75K–$100K

16.9%41

$100K–$125K

3.7%9

$125K–$150K

4.1%10

$150K–$200K

7.4%18

$200K+

0.4%1

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

486%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

242

Avg. Commutei

29.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

243

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

29(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.2%Insured

1.8%Uninsured