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48637

Merrill, MI

Total Population
3,104
Median Household Income
$61,100
Median Home Value
$133,300
Median Rent
$697

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$61,100
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$133,300
100.7% above state median
Rent
$697
100% above state median
Median Age
46.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Merrill, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 46.1 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 12.1% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 15.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$61,100
-18.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.47 people

Total Households
1,254
Family Households
52.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
34.2%
#2 Industry
Education
29.2%
#3 Industry
Construction
10.1%
Total Employed Residents:726

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.8%
9 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,062
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
87.9%
1,139 employed
Labor Force
1,296
157 unemployed
Median Age
46.1 years
Per Capita Income
$32,015
Poverty Rate
15.8%

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