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Merrill, OR


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Merrill, Oregon

Merrill, Oregon, in Klamath county, is 68 miles E of Medford, Oregon (center to center) and 238 miles N of Sacramento, California. As of the year 2000 census, 897 people lived in Merrill.

The People and Families of Merrill

In Merrill, about 56% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Merrill without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Merrill had a median family income of $27,639.

Political Inclinations

Merrill residents donated more money ($2,650) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Merrill Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Merrill are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Merrill offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Merrill, 90% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Merrill.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyMerrill Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyMerrill Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Merrill, OR

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity87
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home63
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents810
Affordability of Property Taxes710
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built52
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