Merkel, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Merkel, Texas
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Street in Merkel, March 2014
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Location of Merkel, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.80 sq mi (7.25 km2) |
| • Land | 2.80 sq mi (7.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,870 ft (570 m) |
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| • Total | 2,471 |
| • Density | 883.13/sq mi (340.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79536
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-47796 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412986 |
Merkel is a small city in Taylor County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 2,471 people lived there. Merkel is part of the larger Abilene metropolitan area.
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Where is Merkel Located?
Merkel is about 17 miles west of Abilene. It is located near Interstate 20. The city covers an area of 2.8 square miles (7.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Merkel's Climate
Merkel has a semiarid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
A Look at Merkel's History
Merkel was founded around 1870. It was first called Windmill Town. This was when the Texas and Pacific Railway was being built. In 1881, the town was renamed Merkel. It was named after S. M. Merkel, who was the first settler from Germany. The first general store opened in 1882. A post office followed in 1883.
Who Lives in Merkel?
In 2020, there were 2,471 people living in Merkel. There were 875 households and 640 families.
Merkel's Population in 2020
This table shows the different groups of people living in Merkel in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (Not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,778 | 71.95% |
| Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino) | 26 | 1.05% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino) | 9 | 0.36% |
| Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino) | 5 | 0.2% |
| Some other group (Not Hispanic or Latino) | 2 | 0.12% |
| Mixed/Multiracial (Not Hispanic or Latino) | 80 | 3.24% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 570 | 23.07% |
| Total | 2,471 |
Education in Merkel
The Merkel Independent School District serves the city of Merkel. This district provides education for students in the area.
Famous People from Merkel
- Cody Lambert (born 1961) is a professional rodeo cowboy. He grew up in Merkel.
- Tommy Robison (born 1961) is a former football player.
See also
In Spanish: Merkel (Texas) para niños
