Merrill City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 754 people in the city, organized into 280 households, and 203 families living in the city. The population density was 1739.5 people per square mile (671.62/kmē), it would be the 59th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. There were 294 housing units at an average density of 683.7 per square mile (263.98/kmē). The average household size was 2.69 people, and the average family size was 3.24 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 88 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 95.1 females. The median age of the city's population was 35.6 years, The median age of males was 33.7 years, for females the median age was 36.8 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 98.41% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0.27% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.27% from two or more races and 0.66% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $43333, it is Iowa's 118th wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $50000, it is the 141st highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $15656, it is 619th wealthiest city by per capita income in Iowa. The median income of city was $21571, The median income for males was $27500, compared to $18661 for females.
In 2000, 237 pupils and students, of which 54.85% are male and 45.15% are female, 31.43% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.11% nursery or pri school, 6.75% kindergarten, 54.85% elementary school, 24.89% high school and 11.39% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 754 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 754 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 752 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 745 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 738 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 767 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 772 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 763 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 754 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 746 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 739 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 5 | |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| Elementary school | 73 | 57 | 130 |
| High school | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 18 | 27 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill city, Iowa | $43333 | $50000 | $15656 |
| Plymouth County, Iowa | $41638 | $50009 | $19442 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |