Merrick County's estimated 2026 population is 8,019 with a growth rate of 1.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Merrick County is the 36th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 7,852 and has seen a growth of 2.13% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Merrick County includes 92.55% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (92.55%)
Two or more races (4.44%)
Other race (1.7%)
Asian (0.9%)
Native American (0.34%)
Black or African American (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,123 | 92.55% |
| Two or more races | 342 | 4.44% |
| Other race | 131 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.34% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Merrick County's average per capita income is $44,868. Household income levels show a median of $62,849. The poverty rate stands at 8.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,094 | - |
| Families | $83,087 | $96,257 |
| Households | $62,849 | $80,526 |
| Non Families | $29,803 | $49,230 |
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