Merrifield, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Merrifield
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 Merrifield
Location in Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Crow Wing |
| Township | Lake Edward Township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 140 |
| • Density | 257.83/sq mi (99.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56465
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 647778 |
Merrifield is a small place in Minnesota, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not officially part of a city or town. Merrifield is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area that the government counts for population statistics.
Merrifield is located in Lake Edward Township, which is part of Crow Wing County. It is quite close to the city of Brainerd. You can find Merrifield along Crow Wing County Road 3, near County Road 127. In 2020, about 140 people lived there.
Merrifield's Population and People
Merrifield is a small community with a steady population. The number of people living there is counted every ten years. This count is part of the U.S. Decennial Census.
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| 2020 | 140 | — | |
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Merrifield's Past and Origins
Merrifield has been around for a while. A post office opened in the community in 1899. This means people could send and receive mail there. The community got its name from the person who first owned the land where it was built.
Learning and Schools in Merrifield
Students in Merrifield attend schools in the Brainerd Public Schools district. This school district serves the area around Brainerd. When students are old enough for high school, they go to Brainerd High School.
