Statistics for Merrick County
Latest official figures for Merrick County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 7,905 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 43.2 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 65 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 78 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 8.25 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 9.9 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 2.2 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 9.8 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 68,354 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 554.2 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 0.9 % | 2024 |