MERKEL, TX  79536

Total Population: 6,080

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Median Home Value

$133,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$71,346

Across all households

Median Age

31.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)80.3%
Hispanic or Latino13.7%
Two or More Races3.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Other Race0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%

Under 18 Years

28.7%

65 Years and Over

14.6%

Male

46.5%

Female

53.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$71,346

Mean Household Income

$96,945

Per Capita Income

$33,333

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$133,300

Median Rent

$1,187/mo

Total Housing Units

2,313

Owner-Occupied

80.1%

Renter-Occupied

19.9%

Vacancy Rate

14.4%

Married Couple Households

56.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

11.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.6%

Average Household Size

3.04

Broadband Internet Access

92.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 79536.