Merrick County, Nebraska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Merrick County
- State
- Nebraska
- FIPS Code
- 31121
- State FIPS
- 31
- County FIPS
- 121
Geography
- Land Area
- 487.79 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.99 sq mi
- Total Area
- 496.78 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.169790
- Longitude
- -98.031057
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,688
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,948
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,272 | 94.6% |
| Hispanic | 413 | 5.4% |
| White | 7,033 | 91.5% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,685 | 95.6% |
| Hispanic | 261 | 4.4% |
| White | 5,534 | 93.0% |
| Black | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 77 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,724
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $71,339
- Poverty Rate
- 7.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 601
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,114 | 92.1% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,931
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 693 | 14.1% |
| Republican | 3,514 | 71.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 682 | 13.8% |
| Other | 6 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,452 | 49.7% |
| Female | 2,460 | 49.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,111 | 83.4% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 2.4% |
| Black | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,383
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 68.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,852 | 69.4% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 48.3% |
| Black | 3 | 100.0% |
| Asian | 7 | 58.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,676 | 68.4% |
| Female | 1,695 | 68.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,713 (31.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,001 (18.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,598
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $177,528
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $826
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 5.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.