Merlin, OR Demographics

A map of Merlin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,364	1,412	84.4%	83.6%
Multiracial	195	127	12.1%	7.5%
Hispanic	32	111	2.0%	6.6%
Asian	26	6	1.6%	0.4%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	29	0.0%	1.7%

Merlin, Oregon has an estimated population of 1,617, a decrease from the 1,690 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.4% White, 12.1% Multiracial, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Merlin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Merlin has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Merlin, that probability was 29.2% in 2020 and 27.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Merlin is ranked the 185th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Merlin was ranked the 185th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Merlin's White Population

1,364 residents of Merlin, or 84.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Merlin is considerably higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Merlin ranks 186th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merlin's White population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Merlin's population has increased from 83.6% to 84.4%.

Merlin is more White than neighboring Redwood (84.1% White), and Grants Pass (81.2% White). Merlin is less White than neighboring New Hope (88.3% White), Glendale (88.8% White), and Rogue River (84.6% White).

Merlin's Black Population

0 residents of Merlin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Merlin is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Merlin ranks 210th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merlin's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Merlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Merlin is less Black than neighboring Redwood (0.5% Black), and Grants Pass (0.4% Black).

Merlin's Asian Population

26 residents of Merlin, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Merlin is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Merlin ranks 319th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merlin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 333.3%. Asian residents' share of Merlin's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.6%.

Merlin is more Asian than neighboring Redwood (0% Asian), Grants Pass (0.8% Asian), New Hope (0.5% Asian), and Glendale (0% Asian).

Merlin's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Merlin, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Merlin is considerably lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Merlin ranks 231st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merlin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 71.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Merlin's population has decreased from 6.6% to 2.0%.

Merlin is more Hispanic than neighboring Glendale (1.6% Hispanic). Merlin is less Hispanic than neighboring Redwood (9.7% Hispanic), Grants Pass (11% Hispanic), New Hope (10% Hispanic), and Rogue River (7.5% Hispanic).

Merlin's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Merlin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Merlin is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Merlin ranks 196th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merlin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Merlin's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Merlin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Redwood (1% Native American/Other), Grants Pass (0.9% Native American/Other), New Hope (0.8% Native American/Other), Glendale (2.2% Native American/Other), and Rogue River (0.2% Native American/Other).

Merlin's Multiracial Population

195 residents of Merlin, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Merlin is higher than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Merlin ranks 68th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merlin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 53.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Merlin's population has increased from 7.5% to 12.1%.

Merlin is more Multiracial than neighboring Redwood (4.7% Multiracial), Grants Pass (5.6% Multiracial), New Hope (0.5% Multiracial), Glendale (7.3% Multiracial), and Rogue River (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.