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Merrill, Iowa

City in Plymouth County, Iowa · ZIP 51038

  • Plymouth County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
  • 713 (2024 estimate)Population
  • 343Households
  • $79,250Median household income
  • $157,200Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2000 to 2020−4.9%
7007207407602000: 75420002010: 75520102020: 7172020754717
Population of Merrill at each census
CensusPopulation
2000754
2010755
2020717

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Merrill
Under $50k21.8%
$50k to $100k44.6%
$100k to $150k25.9%
$150k to $200k5.8%
$200k and over1.7%

Median household income $79,250 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Merrill
Owner occupied
281 units
Renter occupied
62 units
Vacancy rate
10.2%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Merrill compared with its county and state
Merrill compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureMerrillPlymouth CountyIowa
Population88525,6993,195,937
Median household income$79,250$81,600$73,147
Median age36.241.138.6
Median home value$157,200$218,600$195,900
Bachelor’s degree or higher11.9%23.9%30.9%
Foreign-born residents1.7%4.2%5.7%
Owner-occupied homes81.9%73.7%71.5%
Mean commute to work19.1 minutes18.8 minutes19.8 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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