Nebraska Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,724 (100%) |
| Population Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 18 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $68,354 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,170 |
| Median Home Value | $175,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,598 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,634 (73.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 571 (15.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 393 (10.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,205 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Family Households | 2,049 (63.9%) |
The table below compares Merrick County to the other 93 counties and county equivalents in Nebraska by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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 | # 38 | 60th |
| Population Density | # 27 | 72nd |
| Median Household Income | # 51 | 47th |
| Per Capita Income | # 44 | 53rd |
| Diversity Index | # 55 | 42nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nebraska Census Data Comparison Tool.
