Merritt, Illinois facts for kids
Merritt is a small, quiet place in Illinois, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that aren't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger Scott County. Merritt is located about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) east of another community called Exeter.
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Merritt, Illinois
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 Merritt, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Merritt, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 48 |
| • Density | 1,230.77/sq mi (469.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62650
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 413445 |
About the People of Merritt
This section tells us about the people who live in Merritt. It's like taking a snapshot of the community!
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2020 United States Census, there were 48 people living in Merritt. This number helps us understand the size of the community.
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| 2020 | 48 | — | |
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