Merkel
Town in Taylor County, Texas
Merkel is a town in Taylor County, Texas, with 2,471 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,870 ft (570 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Trent, 6.7 miles W.
- 2,471residents (2020 Census)
- 1,870 ftelevation · 570 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.2 km²
- 883 / sq mipopulation density
- 79536ZIP code
About Merkel
Merkel is a city in Taylor County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,471 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Abilene metropolitan area.
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Living in Merkel
- Median household income
- $73,500
- Median home value
- $115,100
- Median rent
- $1,058/mo
- Median age
- 35.4
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Merkel had 2,471 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,471 |
|---|---|
| Density | 883 per sq mi (341 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Merkel at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Taylor County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,471 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.80 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,870 ft (570 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4697° N, 100.0111° W |
| ZIP code | 79536 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4847796 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Merkel
- Trent6.7 mi W
- Tye8.5 mi E
- Hawley15.0 mi NE
- Impact15.6 mi E
- Abilene15.9 mi E
- Buffalo Gap16.5 mi SE
- Anson20.8 mi N
- Potosi21.2 mi SE
- Tuscola21.7 mi SE
- Sylvester22.3 mi NW
- Sweetwater23.2 mi W
- McCaulley24.2 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Merkel
What county is Merkel in?
Merkel is in Taylor County, Texas.
What is the population of Merkel, TX?
2,471 people lived in Merkel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Merkel, TX?
The ZIP code of Merkel is 79536.
What is the elevation of Merkel?
1,870 feet (570 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Merkel?
Trent (6.7 mi), Tye (8.5 mi), Hawley (15.0 mi), Impact (15.6 mi), Abilene (15.9 mi).
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