Merrill, Michigan
Merrill: Village in Michigan, United States
About
Merrill is a village located in the county of Saginaw in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 778 and a population density of 430 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 720 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Merrill
| Population : | 720 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Saginaw County |
| Different from : | Merrill Township |
| Postal code : | 48637 |
| Area : | 1.81 km2 |
| Altitude : | 669 feet / 204 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 01:48:01 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 398 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Merrill is located at 43°24'35"N 84°19'44"W (43.4097500, -84.3288800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Merrill decreased by 8.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 778 | - | census |
| 2011 | 769 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 767 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 758 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 755 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 747 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 740 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 734 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 729 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 723 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 720 | -0.42% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,482 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,676 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,426 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,108 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 84.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 83.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 643 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 40.2% |
Merrill zip code is 48637.
County name: Saginaw, County
fips: 26145
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 40.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $107,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $742 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $354 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $615 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,594 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.25 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 76.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,865 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 25,354 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 290,397 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,991 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $31,107 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,345 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,427 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 798 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 336 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 36 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,315 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 151 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,178 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,820.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.00 |
Schools in Merrill
College & universities near Merrill, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171492 | Northwood University | Midland (MI) | 48640-2398 |
| 488970 | Ross Medical Education Center-Midland | Midland (MI) | 48640-2690 |
| 168591 | Alma College | Alma (MI) | 48801-1599 |
| 460482 | Dorsey School of Business-Saginaw | Saginaw (MI) | 48603 |
| 247409 | Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw | Saginaw (MI) | 48603 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Merrill, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGW | Saginaw, MI | 511 Johnson Street | BUS |
| BCY | Bay City, MI | 1124 Washington Avenue | BUS |
| OWO | Owosso, MI | 109 Comstock Street | BUS |
| DRD | Durand Union Station | 200 South Railroad St. | RAIL |
| FLN | Flint station | 1407 South Dort Highway | RAIL |
Post offices near Merrill
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Merrill Post Office | Merrill (MI) | 48637 |
| Hemlock Post Office | Hemlock (MI) | 48626 |
| Breckenridg Post Office | Breckenridge (MI) | 48615 |
| Saint Charl Post Office | Saint Charles (MI) | 48655 |
| Freeland Post Office | Freeland (MI) | 48623 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Merrill , Wisconsin city in and county seat of Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 2,953 people.
- Merrill , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 859 people.
- Merrill , Iowa city in Plymouth County, Iowa with a population of 723 people.
Other cities in Saginaw County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saginaw County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | 47,823 | The most populous city in Saginaw County, Michigan. |
| Buena Vista | 6,816 | Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States |
| Shields | 6,587 | Human settlement in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Carrollton | 5,606 | Township of Michigan, United States |
| Nelson | 5,142 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Kochville | 4,695 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Taymouth | 4,261 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Freeland | 3,514 | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Garfield | 2,608 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Swan Creek | 2,228 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Chesaning | 2,143 | Village in Michigan |
| Brant | 1,895 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Saint Charles | 1,886 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Frankenmuth | 1,882 | City in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States |
| Birch Run | 1,469 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Hemlock | 1,466 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
