Merrill, Iowa facts for kids
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Merrill, Iowa
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| Nickname(s):
The Heart of Plymouth County
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Location of Merrill, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Plymouth |
| Incorporated | April 24, 1894 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 717 |
| • Density | 1,381.50/sq mi (533.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51038
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-51375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459005 |
Merrill is a small city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States. It is located along the Floyd River. In 2020, the city had a population of 717 people.
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Discovering Merrill's Past
Merrill was named in 1872. It got its name from Samuel Merrill, who was the seventh Governor of Iowa. The city officially became an incorporated city on April 24, 1894. This means it gained its own local government.
In 2007, students from Drake University helped the city. They researched ways to attract new people to live in Merrill.
Where is Merrill Located?
Merrill is found at coordinates 42.721461 degrees North and 96.250779 degrees West.
The city covers about 0.57 square miles (1.48 square kilometers) of land. It has no water area. Merrill is close to the Floyd River. It is also located right on U.S. Route 75. This highway makes it easy to travel. Merrill is only about 20 minutes north of Sioux City.
Who Lives in Merrill?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 389 | — |
| 1910 | 520 | +33.7% |
| 1920 | 633 | +21.7% |
| 1930 | 605 | −4.4% |
| 1940 | 547 | −9.6% |
| 1950 | 605 | +10.6% |
| 1960 | 645 | +6.6% |
| 1970 | 790 | +22.5% |
| 1980 | 737 | −6.7% |
| 1990 | 729 | −1.1% |
| 2000 | 754 | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 755 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 717 | −5.0% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Merrill's Population in 2020
In 2020, a total of 717 people lived in Merrill. There were 293 households and 186 families. The city had about 1,382 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 90.9%, were White. Other groups included Black or African American (1.3%), Native American (0.4%), Asian (0.4%), and Pacific Islander (1.8%). About 2.4% were from other races, and 2.8% were from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 3.2% of the population.
About 28% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age in Merrill was 42.3 years. About 22.7% of residents were under 20 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 19.1% of the population. The city had slightly more males (51.0%) than females (49.0%).
Merrill's Population in 2010
In 2010, Merrill had 755 people living in the city. There were 304 households and 212 families. The population density was about 1,325 people per square mile.
Most people (97.9%) were White. Other groups included Native American (0.7%) and Asian (0.5%). About 0.9% of people were from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 0.9% of the population.
About 35.5% of households had children under 18. The average age in Merrill was 39.7 years. About 26.1% of residents were under 18. People aged 65 or older made up 15.9% of the population. There were slightly more males (52.2%) than females (47.8%).
Education in Merrill
The Le Mars Community School District is responsible for the public schools in the Merrill area.
See also
In Spanish: Merrill (Iowa) para niños
