Merino, Colorado Population 2022
Merino is a city located in Logan County Colorado. Merino has a 2020 population of 284. Merino is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually but its population has decreased by -0.70% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 286 in 2010.
The average household income in Merino is $80,599 with a poverty rate of 12.88%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $925 per month, and the median house value is $94,500. The median age in Merino is 28.5 years, 21.6 years for males, and 38 years for females.
Merino Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merinowas:
- White: 86.27%
- Two or more races: 9.87%
- Native American: 3.86%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 201 | 86.27% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 9.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 3.86% |
Merino Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 93 | 2.51 | 52.7 |
| Married | 41 | 3.46 | 73.2 |
| Non Family | 33 | 1.24 | 27.3 |
| Female | 15 | 2.8 | 66.7 |
| Male | 4 | 2 | 0 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 3.25% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3 | 2.44% |
| High School Graduate | 43 | 34.96% |
| Some College | 34 | 27.64% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 20.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9 | 7.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 4.07% |
Merino Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 93 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 15 | |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.58%.
Merino Language by Age
Merino Language
81.45% of Merino residents speak only English, while 18.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.65% of the population.
12.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.53%
Male Poverty Rate
12.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Merino
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merino is White, with 20.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merino is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.35%.
Merino Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Merino Married by Age and Sex
Merino Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Merino Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 3.73% |
Merino Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.38%
Born in Merino
96.14%
Native Born
3.86%
Foreign Born
3.86%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.14% of Merino residents were born in the United States, with 64.38% having been born in Colorado. 3.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 284 | 1 | 0.35% |
| 2021 | 283 | 1 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 282 | 1 | 0.36% |
| 2019 | 281 | 1 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 280 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 280 | -2 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 282 | -2 | -0.70% |
| 2015 | 284 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 284 | 1 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 283 | -2 | -0.70% |
| 2012 | 285 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 286 | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 286 | 0.00% |