Living in Merritt, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Merritt · Census data 2020–2024
Merritt has 56 residents with a median age of 12. .
Merritt is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Merritt at a glance
- Population
- 56
- Median age
- 12State: 39
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Merritt a good place to live?
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Housing in Merritt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Average household size
- 11.20
Merritt demographics
- Population
- 56
- Median age
- 12
- Under 18
- 75%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 5
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Merritt ›
Education in Merritt
0% of adults 25 and older in Merritt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Merritt
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Merritt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt | 56 | — | — | — |
| Chapin | 668 | $72,269 | $89,400 | $1,075 |
| Exeter | 106 | $61,250 | $95,000 | $750 |
| Winchester | 1,498 | $48,250 | $93,900 | $593 |
| Bluffs | 531 | $69,250 | $73,600 | $700 |
| Concord | 162 | $55,893 | $109,200 | — |
| Jacksonville | 18,014 | $65,432 | $128,200 | $711 |
| South Jacksonville | 3,239 | $49,587 | $135,800 | $647 |
| Naples | 108 | $170,350 | $63,400 | — |
More for people moving to Merritt
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Is Merritt, IL a good place to live?
What is the median age in Merritt?
The median age in Merritt is 12 years (Illinois: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Merritt?
The unemployment rate in Merritt is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Merritt?
0% of adults in Merritt have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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