Demographics in Merkel, TX

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Merkel?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

2,630

Male

1,162

44.2%

Female

1,468

55.8%

Median Age

36.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

81.4%

Black

2.0%

Hispanic

18.7%

Asian

0.1%

Two or More

9.4%

Other

6.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

8.3%

High School or Higher

40.2%

Foreign Born

4.2%

Veterans

4.6%

Married

41.5%

Avg Household Size

2.8

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Merkel, TX has a population of 2,630 with a median age of 36.2. The racial makeup is 81.4% White, 18.7% Hispanic, 2.0% Black. About 8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.2%.