Merrick County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,724 | — | #2,670 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,354 | -9.0% | #1,315 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.2 years | +11.1% | #1,161 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $175,900 | -37.6% | #1,692 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $750 | -35.5% | #2,476 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | -37.3% | #345 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Merrick County has a population of 7,724, making it the #2,670 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Merrick County is $68,354, ranking #1,315 out of 3,222 counties — 9.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.9% and unemployment stands at 0.4%.
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The median home value in Merrick County is $175,900 (-37.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $750/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.2%.
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94.7% of residents in Merrick County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.
About Merrick County, Nebraska
Merrick County, Nebraska has a total population of 7,724, making it the 2,670th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Merrick County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Merrick County is $68,354, which ranks #1,315 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4%.
The median home value in Merrick County is $175,900, 37.6% below the national median. Renters in Merrick County pay a median gross rent of $750 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Merrick County, 18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.9 min.
Merrick County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.6%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Merrick County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.