Merlin is a CDP located in Josephine County Oregon. Merlin has a 2024 population of 1,847. Merlin is currently growing at a rate of 0.87% annually and its population has increased by 3.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,792 in 2020.
The average household income in Merlin is $89,115 with a poverty rate of 17.09%. The median age in Merlin is 52 years: 55.5 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merlin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,526 | 84.12% |
| Two or more races | 222 | 12.24% |
| Asian | 56 | 3.09% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.55% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 695 | 2.61 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Married | 456 | 3.06 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 152 | 1.44 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Male | 68 | 2.32 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Female | 19 | 2.11 | 100 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
80.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 235 | 15.91% |
| Associates Degree | 12 | 0.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 185 | 12.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 155 | 10.49% |
| High School Graduate | 410 | 27.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 480 | 32.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,212 | 1,102 | 266 |
| 2+ Races | 176 | 84 | 18 |
| Asian | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $70,694 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $25,769 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,042 | $38,056 | $44,917 |
| Overall | $44,417 | $37,639 | $46,597 |
| Some College | $51,993 | $51,449 | $0 |
$44,417
Average Earnings
$37,639
Average Male
$46,597
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.32% of Merlin residents speak only English, while 6.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,503 | 310 | 20.63% |
17.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.56%
Male Poverty Rate
12.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merlin is White, with 20.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merlin is White, with 20.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 24.19% |
| High School | 19.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.51% |
| Male Employed | 10.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,145 | $99,268 |
| Households | $65,670 | $89,115 |
| Married Families | $94,853 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,156 | $47,357 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.1%
Male Marriage Rate
63.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
259
Number of Veterans
239
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 113 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 67 |
| 75+ | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 20.56% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 69.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
27.4%
Born in Merlin
97.35%
Native Born
2.65%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.65%
Naturalized
97.35% of Merlin residents were born in the United States, with 27.4% having been born in Oregon. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,847 | 16 | 0.87% |
| 2023 | 1,831 | 17 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 1,814 | 47 | 2.66% |
| 2021 | 1,767 | -25 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 1,792 | -130 | -6.76% |
| 2019 | 1,922 | 66 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 1,856 | 266 | 16.73% |
| 2017 | 1,590 | 131 | 8.98% |
| 2016 | 1,459 | -22 | -1.49% |
| 2015 | 1,481 | -113 | -7.09% |
| 2014 | 1,594 | 104 | 6.98% |
| 2013 | 1,490 | 6 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 1,484 | -312 | -17.37% |
| 2011 | 1,796 | 181 | 11.21% |
| 2010 | 1,615 | 0 | 0% |