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Merrill, MI

Village in Saginaw County, Michigan.

Population

798

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,149

ZIP codes

0

Merrill and its ZIP codes

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Merrill at a glance

  • Merrill is about 6.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $47,500 a year, 35% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,200 (60% below Michigan) and median rent is $719 a month.

Local data for Merrill, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Merrill, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$47,500

Poverty rate

33.5%

Median home value

$93,200

Median rent

$719/mo

Homeownership

78.5%

Bachelor's or higher

11.3%

Median age

37.0

Average commute

29.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (276), German Americans (175), Irish Americans (103).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saginaw County. PPP loans are for Merrill.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.8%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,997

80,210 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,699

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.3B

FY 2026, $6,957 per person

Saginaw County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Merrill, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.0%
  • Carpooled4.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.5%

Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Merrill, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

565

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

841

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 16°F

32.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Merrill, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.2%

U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

18.6%

U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.0%

U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts

Cities near Merrill

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HemlockCensus-designated place5.4 mi2.8
BreckenridgeVillage6.8 mi1.2
St. CharlesVillage12 mi2.1
ShieldsCensus-designated place13 mi7.9
FreelandCensus-designated place14 mi6.6
St. LouisCity14 mi3.3
IthacaCity16 mi5.7
MidlandCity16 mi34.5
AlmaCity16 mi6
AshleyVillage17 mi0.8
ChesaningVillage18 mi3.1
AuburnCity19 mi1.1
SanfordVillage19 mi1.3
SaginawCity19 mi17.1
ShepherdVillage20 mi1
OakleyVillage20 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Merrill, MI in?
Merrill is in Saginaw County, Michigan.
What is the population of Merrill, MI?
About 798 people live in Merrill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Merrill?
Nearby places include Hemlock (5.4 mi), Breckenridge (6.8 mi), St. Charles (12 mi), Shields (13 mi), Freeland (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023