Cities in Merrick County, Nebraska by Population (2024)

There are 9 cities in Merrick County, Nebraska.

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

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City
Rank
State
2024 Population
2020 Census
Annual Change
Density (mi²)
Area (mi²)
Grand Island1Nebraska52,00953,017-0.48%1,72730.12
Central City2Nebraska3,1263,0300.77%1,2832.44
Fullerton3Nebraska1,2241,256-0.65%9131.34
Palmer4Nebraska4384400%8200.53
Clarks5Nebraska341345-0.29%1,0860.31
Silver Creek6Nebraska3213170.31%1,1630.28
St. Libory7Nebraska3192713.91%9610.33
Chapman8Nebraska2632590.38%5900.45
Archer9Nebraska4945-3.92%491

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Merrick County, Nebraska?

Grand Island is the largest city in Merrick County.

What is the smallest city in Merrick County, Nebraska?

Archer is the smallest city in Merrick County.

How many cities are in Merrick County?

There are 9 cities in Merrick County, Nebraska.

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