Merriman, Nebraska facts for kids
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Merriman, Nebraska
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Village
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Merriman, seen from the south along Nebraska Highway 61
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Location of Merriman, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cherry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,261 ft (994 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 87 |
| • Density | 84.71/sq mi (32.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69218
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-31815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399320 |
Merriman is a small village located in Cherry County, Nebraska. In 2010, the village had a population of 128 people. By 2020, this number had changed to 87 residents.
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History of Merriman
Merriman was founded in 1885. This happened when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village was named after J. Merriman, who was an official for the railroad company.
Merriman's Population Changes
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 254 | — | |
| 1920 | 346 | 36.2% | |
| 1930 | 362 | 4.6% | |
| 1940 | 321 | −11.3% | |
| 1950 | 260 | −19.0% | |
| 1960 | 285 | 9.6% | |
| 1970 | 172 | −39.6% | |
| 1980 | 159 | −7.6% | |
| 1990 | 151 | −5.0% | |
| 2000 | 118 | −21.9% | |
| 2010 | 128 | 8.5% | |
| 2020 | 87 | −32.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Understanding the 2010 Census Data
In 2010, the village of Merriman had 128 people living in 58 households. About 36 of these households were families. The village had about 124 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Merriman were White (87.5%). There were also small groups of African American (1.6%) and Native American (6.3%) residents. Some people (4.7%) identified with two or more races. A very small number (0.8%) were Hispanic or Latino.
About a quarter of the households (24.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Many households (51.7%) were married couples. About 34.5% of all households were individuals living alone. A good number of these individuals (27.6%) were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Merriman in 2010 was 51 years old. About 22.7% of residents were under 18. About 31.3% were 65 years or older. The number of males and females was almost equal, with 50.8% male and 49.2% female.
Geography and Climate of Merriman
Merriman covers a total area of about 1.03 square miles (2.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Merriman's Climate Patterns
Merriman experiences a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means there are big differences in temperature between seasons. Summers are usually warm to hot, and often humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold.
Rain and snow are spread out fairly well throughout the year. However, some areas with this climate might get less snow in winter. The specific type of climate in Merriman is known as "Dfa," which means it has hot summers.
| Climate data for Merriman | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 1 (33) |
4 (39) |
8 (46) |
15 (59) |
21 (69) |
27 (80) |
31 (87) |
30 (86) |
25 (77) |
18 (64) |
8 (46) |
3 (37) |
15 (59) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −12 (10) |
−9 (15) |
−6 (21) |
0 (32) |
5 (41) |
11 (51) |
14 (57) |
13 (55) |
7 (44) |
1 (33) |
−5 (23) |
−10 (14) |
0 (32) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 13 (0.5) |
13 (0.5) |
23 (0.9) |
48 (1.9) |
76 (3) |
84 (3.3) |
69 (2.7) |
48 (1.9) |
36 (1.4) |
28 (1.1) |
15 (0.6) |
10 (0.4) |
460 (18) |
| Average precipitation days | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 51 |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Notable People from Merriman
Merriman has been home to a few important people:
- Arthur Bowring: He was a rancher and also served as a legislator, meaning he helped make laws.
- Eva Bowring: She was a member of the United States Senate in 1954. This is a very important part of the U.S. government.
- Val Logsdon Fitch: He was a physicist, a scientist who studies how the world works. He even won a Nobel Prize, which is a huge award for scientific achievements!
