Merna, Nebraska is a small rural community with a population of 341 people living in an area of 0.51 square miles. Its population density is 672 people per square mile, much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The community offers many local businesses such as Merna Lumber & Hardware, Merna Market, and Café 776 for visitors and residents to enjoy. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities available in Merna such as fishing at Lake McConaughy and golfing at nearby Wild Horse Golf Course. Organizations in the area include the Merna Volunteer Fire Department and the Citizens for Community Improvement club. Local sporting events include high school basketball games hosted by Merna High School's Eagles or football games for fans of both teams to cheer on their favorite players.
The population in Merna is 341. There are 636 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Merna is 38.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Merna is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Merna
- 69.5% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 27.6% are married with children
- 18.7% have children, but are single
Race in Merna
- 91.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander