Merrill, IA is a small town located in the midwest of the United States with a population of 1,001 and a population density of 1,275 people per square mile. It is known for its friendly community and local businesses such as The Junction Bar & Grill and Merrill Village Store which provide locals with delicious food and other amenities year round. It is also popular among nature lovers due to outdoor activities like fishing, biking, swimming, and camping in nearby locations. Other recreational activities include bowling at Decorah Lanes or visits to the Merrill Historical Society which offers educational tours that help visitors learn about local history. Residents also gather during summer months to cheer on their favorite teams at the annual Little League Baseball tournament or take part in other sporting events like volleyball tournaments or 3-on-3 basketball tournaments held at Merrill City Park.
The population in Merrill is 1,001. There are 1,765 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Merrill is 36.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Merrill is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Merrill
- 59.5% are married
- 17.1% are divorced
- 41.7% are married with children
- 9.6% have children, but are single
Race in Merrill
- 92.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.8% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander