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Merritt, IL
Census-designated place in Scott County, Illinois.
Population
56
Land area
0sq mi
People per sq mi
1,420
ZIP codes
0
Merritt and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Merritt.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,048
927 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.5M
FY 2026, $6,566 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Merritt, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
235
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Merritt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RiggstonCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| ChapinVillage | 3.7 mi | 1 |
| LynnvilleVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.1 |
| ExeterVillage | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| WinchesterCity | 6.3 mi | 1.1 |
| BluffsVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| ConcordVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| OxvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 9.2 mi | 10.6 |
| South JacksonvilleVillage | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| NaplesTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| AlseyVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| MeredosiaVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| WoodsonVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ArenzvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| GlasgowVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Merritt, IL in?
- Merritt is in Scott County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Merritt, IL?
- About 56 people live in Merritt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Merritt?
- Nearby places include Riggston (1.5 mi), Chapin (3.7 mi), Lynnville (4.2 mi), Exeter (4.3 mi), Winchester (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023