Merrill, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Merrill, Michigan
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Looking north along N. Midland Road at M-46
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Location within Saginaw County
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 Merrill, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Merrill, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Saginaw |
| Township | Jonesfield |
| Settled | 1872 |
| Incorporated | 1889 |
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| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 663 |
| • Density | 960.87/sq mi (370.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48637
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-53180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399319 |
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Merrill is a small village located in Saginaw County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 663 people lived there. This village is found within Jonesfield Township.
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Discovering Merrill's Past
Merrill started as a new settlement in 1872. Before that, no one lived in the area. The Saginaw Valley and St. Louis Railroad helped the area grow.
How Merrill Began
A local person named Greene built a sawmill in 1872. This sawmill helped a small community start to form around it. A post office, also called Greene, opened on May 21, 1875.
Naming the Village
More businesses and merchants moved to the area. They set up shops near a main crossroad. By 1881, this growing place became known as Merrill. The village was named after N. W. Merrill. He was a railroad worker who helped the local people during big forest fires in 1881. The Greene post office officially changed its name to Merrill on November 2, 1881. Merrill became an official village in 1889.
Merrill's Location and Size
Merrill is a small village in terms of its land area.
Village Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Merrill covers about 0.69 square miles (1.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Main Roads in Merrill
- The main road that goes through the center of Merrill is M-46. It is also known as Gratiot Road and runs from west to east.
People Living in Merrill
The number of people living in Merrill has changed over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 412 | — | |
| 1900 | 459 | 11.4% | |
| 1910 | 505 | 10.0% | |
| 1920 | 636 | 25.9% | |
| 1930 | 616 | −3.1% | |
| 1940 | 711 | 15.4% | |
| 1950 | 809 | 13.8% | |
| 1960 | 963 | 19.0% | |
| 1970 | 961 | −0.2% | |
| 1980 | 851 | −11.4% | |
| 1990 | 755 | −11.3% | |
| 2000 | 782 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 778 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 663 | −14.8% | |
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The table above shows how many people have lived in Merrill during different census years. The population reached its highest point in 1960 with 963 residents.
Who Lives in Merrill (2010 Data)
In 2010, there were 778 people living in Merrill. These people lived in 295 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- Most people in Merrill were White (95.0%).
- A small number were African American (1.2%), Native American (0.5%), or Asian (0.3%).
- Some people were from other races (1.8%) or a mix of two or more races (1.3%).
- About 6.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.6%) had children under 18 living with them. About half (51.2%) were married couples. The average household had 2.60 people. The average family had 3.02 people.
The average age in Merrill was 39.5 years old.
- About 24.6% of residents were under 18.
- About 17.1% were 65 years old or older.
- The village had slightly more females (51.7%) than males (48.3%).
See also
In Spanish: Merrill (Míchigan) para niños
