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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 2025 population of 21 . Merritt is currently growing at a rate of 5% annually but its population has decreased by -19.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26 in 2020.

The median age in Merritt is 16 years: 15.8 years for males, and 25.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 141.9 males.

21
Total Population
532
Density (mi²)
1 5%
Growth

Merritt Population

Merritt Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Merritt includes 68% Black or African American, 32% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American (68%)

White (32%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American5168%
White2432%

Merritt Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

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)