Merrick County, Nebraska's estimated 2024 population is 7,795 with a growth rate of 0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Merrick County, Nebraska is the 37th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 7,852 and has seen a growth of -0.73% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,995 | 40 | 0.5% |
| 2028 | 7,955 | 40 | 0.51% |
| 2027 | 7,915 | 40 | 0.51% |
| 2026 | 7,875 | 40 | 0.51% |
| 2025 | 7,835 | 40 | 0.51% |
| 2024 | 7,795 | 40 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 7,755 | 40 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 7,715 | 48 | 0.63% |
| 2021 | 7,667 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 7,661 | -157 | -2.01% |
| 2019 | 7,818 | 44 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 7,774 | -103 | -1.31% |
| 2017 | 7,877 | 25 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 7,852 | 46 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 7,806 | 15 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 7,791 | -43 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 7,834 | -14 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 7,848 | 86 | 1.11% |
| 2011 | 7,762 | -90 | -1.15% |
| 2010 | 7,852 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,042 | -903 | -10.1% |
| 1980 | 8,945 | 194 | 2.22% |
| 1970 | 8,751 | 388 | 4.64% |
| 1960 | 8,363 | -449 | -5.1% |
| 1950 | 8,812 | -542 | -5.79% |
| 1940 | 9,354 | -1,265 | -11.91% |
| 1930 | 10,619 | -144 | -1.34% |
| 1920 | 10,763 | 384 | 3.7% |
| 1910 | 10,379 | 1,124 | 12.14% |
| 1900 | 9,255 | 497 | 5.67% |
| 1890 | 8,758 | 3,417 | 63.98% |
| 1880 | 5,341 | 4,784 | 858.89% |
| 1870 | 557 | 448 | 411.01% |
| 1860 | 109 | -7,886 | -98.64% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,128 | 92.87% |
| Two or more races | 258 | 3.36% |
| Other race | 131 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 127 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.34% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,175 | 2.37 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Married | 1,653 | 3.04 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Non Family | 1,179 | 1.15 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Female | 261 | 3.36 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Male | 82 | 3.52 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
78.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 265 | 4.87% |
| Associates Degree | 644 | 11.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 607 | 11.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 340 | 6.25% |
| High School Graduate | 2,004 | 36.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 122 | 2.24% |
| Some College | 1,455 | 26.76% |
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 | 5,032 | 4,748 | 916 |
| Hispanic | 202 | 157 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 127 | 92 | 0 |
| Asian | 125 | 96 | 31 |
| Other Race | 52 | 44 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.36%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 24.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,250 | $78,750 | $46,719 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,417 | $61,786 | $71,341 |
| High School Graduate | $32,064 | $34,958 | $17,395 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,435 | $0 | $15,833 |
| Overall | $40,918 | $46,073 | $35,497 |
| Some College | $42,078 | $50,286 | $34,803 |
$40,918
Average Earnings
$46,073
Average Male
$35,497
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.97% of Merrick County, Nebraska residents speak only English, while 5.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,881 | 669 | 9.72% |
| Multiple | 250 | 62 | 24.8% |
| Hispanic | 396 | 44 | 11.11% |
| Other | 124 | 1 | 0.81% |
10.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.56%
Male Poverty Rate
8.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merrick County, Nebraska is Multiple, with 24.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merrick County, Nebraska is Other, with 0.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.99% |
| High School | 11.2% |
| Some College | 8.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.08% |
| Male Employed | 5.64% |
| Female Employed | 4.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,596 | $93,186 |
| Households | $57,873 | $73,169 |
| Married Families | $90,475 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,552 | $35,017 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
473
Number of Veterans
457
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 193 |
| Second Gulf War | 123 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 135 |
| 75+ | 121 |
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 18 to 34 | 70 |
| 55 to 64 | 68 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 473 | 8.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
0.5%
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
80.95%
Born in Merrick County, Nebraska
96.56%
Native Born
3.44%
Foreign Born
1.59%
Non Citizen
1.85%
Naturalized
96.56% of Merrick County, Nebraska residents were born in the United States, with 80.95% having been born in Nebraska. 1.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.