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Merrill, IA


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Merrill, Iowa

Merrill, Iowa, in Plymouth county, is 16 miles NE of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 102 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 754 people lived in Merrill.

The People and Families of Merrill

In Merrill, about 68% of adults are married. Merrill is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here.

Merrill is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Merrill had a median family income of $50,000. The bulk of the population of Merrill is doing well, with money to spend. The city doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Merrill residents donated more money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Merrill Housing

An estimated 89% of living spaces in Merrill are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Merrill, 95% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Merrill; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Merrill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Merrill Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Merrill Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Merrill People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Merrill Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Merrill, IA

Comparing Merrill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Senior Citizens74
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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