Merrick County's estimated 2026 population is 7,964 with a growth rate of 0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Merrick County is the 36th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 7,852 and has seen a growth of 1.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.2 years
Female: 44.3 years
Male: 41.8 years
There are 5,982 adults, (1,684 of whom are seniors) in Merrick County.
Female: 3,767 (48.8%)
Male: 3,957 (51.2%)
The racial composition of Merrick County includes 92.1% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,114 | 92.1% |
| Two or more races | 448 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 80 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.32% |
Merrick County's average per capita income is $46,007. Household income levels show a median of $68,354. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,307 | - |
| Families | $91,507 | $106,958 |
| Households | $68,354 | $88,303 |
| Non Families | $26,111 | $53,186 |
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