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The Village of Merna had a population of 325 as of July 1, 2024.
The primary coordinate point for Merna is located at latitude 41.4839 and longitude -99.7601 in Custer County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Merna encompass a land area of 0.54 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Custer County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Village of Merna has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Merna is located within Township of Kilfoil, a minor civil division (MCD) of Custer County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 325 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 325 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 287 (88.3%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 607 |
| Diversity Index2 | 14 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $70,612 |
| Average Household Income | $98,205 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 22% |
| Per Capita Income | $42,304 |
| Wealth Index5 | 93 |
| Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Moderate (61.8) |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 164 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 111 (67.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 29 (17.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 24 (14.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $248,214 |
| Average Home Value | $369,595 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 107 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 140 |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
| Family Households | 105 |
| Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2024 | 2024-2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -1.26% | -0.37% |
| Households | -0.33% | -0.14% |
| Families | -2.19% | |
| Median Household Income | 2.50% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.69% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | -0.73% |
The table below compares Merna to the other 593 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Nebraska by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 247 | 58th |
| Population Density | # 356 | 40th |
| Median Household Income | # 277 | 53rd |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 266 | 45th |
| Per Capita Income | # 181 | 70th |
| Diversity Index | # 435 | 27th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nebraska Census Data Comparison Tool.
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