Merritt
Census-designated place in Scott County, Illinois
Merritt is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Scott County, Illinois, with 48 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Riggston, 1.5 miles S.
- 48residents (2020 Census)
- 600 ftelevation · 183 m
- 0.0 sq miland area · 0.1 km²
- 1,219 / sq mipopulation density
- 62628ZIP code
About Merritt
Merritt is an unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Scott County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Merritt had a population of 48. Merritt is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) east of Exeter.
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Merritt had 48 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,219 per sq mi (471 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Merritt at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Scott County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 48 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7149° N, 90.4157° W |
| ZIP code | 62628 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1748567 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Merritt
- Riggston1.5 mi S
- Chapin3.7 mi N
- Lynnville4.2 mi SE
- Exeter4.3 mi W
- Winchester6.3 mi S
- Bluffs6.8 mi W
- Concord7.4 mi N
- Oxville7.7 mi W
- Jacksonville9.8 mi E
- South Jacksonville10.2 mi E
- Naples10.5 mi W
- Alsey10.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Merritt
What county is Merritt in?
Merritt is in Scott County, Illinois.
What is the population of Merritt, IL?
48 people lived in Merritt at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Merritt, IL?
The ZIP code of Merritt is 62628.
What is the elevation of Merritt?
600 feet (183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Merritt?
Riggston (1.5 mi), Chapin (3.7 mi), Lynnville (4.2 mi), Exeter (4.3 mi), Winchester (6.3 mi).
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