Merrill, MI population by race
The table below shows Merrill's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 571 | 69.21% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 56 | 6.79% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 197 | 23.88% |
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Merrill population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Merrill has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Merrill's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Merrill population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 69.21% are white, 0.12% are Black or African American, 6.79% are some other race and 23.88% are multiracial.
Merrill 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Merrill is White with a population of 571 (69.21% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 197 (23.88% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Merrill, MI
By ethnicity, 244 (29.58% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 581 (70.42% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Merrill, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 548 (94.32% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Merrill, MI Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Merrill's Non-Hispanic population.
Merrill Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 548 | 94.32% |
| Black or African American alone | 1 | 0.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 32 | 5.51% |
Among the Hispanic population in Merrill, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 241 (98.77% of the total Hispanic population).
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Merrill, MI Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Merrill's Hispanic population.
Merrill Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 241 | 98.77% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 1.23% |
Things to know
What percentage of Merrill, MI is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 29.58% of Merrill population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Merrill, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 241 (98.77% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Merrill, MI have?
Merrill, MI has 1 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.12% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Merrill is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Merrill, MI?
With 70.42% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Merrill.
That being said, with a 6.79% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Merrill.
What is the majority race in Merrill, MI?
With a population of 571 (69.21% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Merrill.
Some other races are second largest race in Merrill, with 6.79% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
