Merrick County, Nebraska
Total Population: 7,696
County Seat: Central City
Median Home Value
$168,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$62,849
Across all households
Median Age
42.8 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.8%
65 Years and Over
21.2%
Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.8%
No Health Insurance
7.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$62,849
Mean Household Income
$80,526
Per Capita Income
$34,539
Unemployment Rate (16+)
0.6%
In Labor Force (19–64)
84.0%
SNAP / Food Stamps
6.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$168,000
Median Rent
$772/mo
Total Housing Units
3,584
Owner-Occupied
80.6%
Renter-Occupied
19.4%
Vacancy Rate
10.4%
Married Couple Households
52.4%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.8%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
19.9%
Average Household Size
2.35
Broadband Internet Access
86.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
9.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 31121.