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The total population of Merrick County is estimated to be 7,675 with 3,895 males (50.75%) and 3,780 females (49.25%). There are 115 less females than males in Merrick County.
The median household income in Merrick County was $62,453 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 3,242(5.48%) from $59,211 in 2020. This income is 83.71% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Merrick County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $78,366. Overall, the median household income for the county of Merrick County stands at $62,453.
In Merrick County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $41,532 for males and $25,470 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $54,617 for males and $42,309 for females.
In Merrick County, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, Two or More Races households report a median household income of $74,620, while White households have a median household income of $62,653.
In 2022, the population of Merrick County was 7,721, a 0.66% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Merrick County's population was 7,670, an increase of 0.20% compared to a population of 7,655 in 2020.
The median age in Merrick County, NE is 43.3, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.68% were under the age of 15, 16.70% aged 15 to 29, 43.48% aged 30 to 64, 17.89% aged 65 to 84, and 3.25% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Merrick County population: 93.87% are White, 0.09% are Black or African American, 0.39% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.87% are Asian, 1.29% are some other race and 3.49% are multiracial.