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See what Merrill, MI has to offer.

Who Lives Here

Merrill Demographics

Education

High School

33%

Associate's

22%

Bachelor's

8%

Master's

2%

Doctorate

35%

Family Size

2 people

45%

3 people

26%

4 people

18%

5 people

5%

6+ people

6%

Household Income

0-50k

53%

50-100k

27%

100-150k

12%

150-200k

3%

200k+

4%

Age

0-10

9%

10-20

18%

20-45

26%

45-65

29%

65+

18%

Getting Around Merrill

Merrill Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

23%

15-30 Mins

25%

30-40 Mins

32%

40-60 Mins

17%

60+ Mins

4%

Merrill Education

Schools

Top Schools in Merrill

9/10

Winn Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

8/10

Mackensen Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

8/10

Pine River Elementary School

Grades 1-5 • Public

8/10

Handley Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

7/10

Auburn Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

7/10

Verellen Elementary School

Grades 2-4 • Public

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Living in Merrill, MI

The small town of Merrill, Michigan is home to slightly less than 1,000 people. The town's population, at an average age of just over 40, is a little older compared to other cities in Michigan, which has an average age of 38. Renters tend to be in the minority in Merrill, and 88% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $666 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Merrill will save around $2,500 compared to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 29 minutes, longer than most cities in the state, Merrill residents find that traveling to work takes some patience. Driving is the typical means of commuting to work, selected by 41% of commuters, while public transportation isn't used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Merrill has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). Further, 7% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Merrill: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 21% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in transportation, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Merrill workers earn an average annual income of almost $60,000, roughly the same as the Michigan average. However, Merrill compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345).