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Merrick County

State:
Nebraska
County Seat:
Central City

Merrick County's estimated 2025 population is 7,835 with a growth rate of 0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Merrick County is the 37th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 7,852 and has seen a growth of -0.22% since that time.

7,835
Total Population
16
Population Density (mi²)
37
Population Rank (State)
40 0.51%
Annual Population Growth

Merrick County Population

Merrick County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Merrick County includes 92.55% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,12392.55%
Two or more races3424.44%
Other race1311.7%
Asian690.9%
Native American260.34%
Black or African American50.06%

Merrick County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Merrick County's average per capita income is $44,868. Household income levels show a median of $62,849. The poverty rate stands at 8.74%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$91,094-
Families$83,087$96,257
Households$62,849$80,526
Non Families$29,803$49,230

$44,868

Average Income

$62,849

Median Household Income

8.74%

Poverty Rate