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Merritt

County:
Morgan County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.039
State:
Illinois

Merritt is a CDP located in Morgan County, Illinois. Merritt has a 2026 population of 92. Merritt is currently growing at a rate of 5.75% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median age in Merritt is 12 years: 15.3 years for males, and 0 years for females. For every 100 females there are 194.7 males.

92
Total Population
2,333
Density (mi²)
5 5.75%
Growth

Merritt Population

Merritt Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269255.75%
20258767.41%

Median Age

Overall: 12 years
Female: 0 years
Male: 15.3 years

Merritt Adults

There are 14 adults, (0 of whom are seniors) in Merritt.

Sex Ratio

Female: 19 (33.9%)
Male: 37 (66.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Merritt includes 91.07% Black or African American, 8.93% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American5191.07%
White58.93%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American5191.07%
White58.93%

Merritt Marital Status

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)