Merrill, OR Demographics

A map of Merrill's Population by Race

Merrill, Oregon has an estimated population of 819, a less than 1% change from the 821 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.7% White, 41.0% Hispanic, 4.4% Native American/Other, 3.5% Black, 2.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Merrill, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Merrill has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Merrill, that probability was 54.0% in 2020 and 59.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Merrill is ranked the 245th 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). Merrill was ranked the 243rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Merrill's White Population

399 residents of Merrill, or 48.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Merrill is significantly lower than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Merrill ranks 406th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrill's White population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Merrill's population has increased from 45.9% to 48.7%.

Merrill is more White than neighboring Tulelake (33.9% White), and Malin (20.9% White). Merrill is less White than neighboring Falcon Heights (80.3% White), Altamont (72.4% White), and Klamath Falls (70.9% White).

Merrill's Black Population

29 residents of Merrill, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Merrill is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Merrill ranks 138th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrill's Black population has grown by an estimated 625.0%. Black residents' share of Merrill's population has increased from 0.5% to 3.5%.

Merrill is more Black than neighboring Tulelake (0% Black), Falcon Heights (0% Black), Malin (0% Black), Altamont (0.9% Black), and Klamath Falls (0.7% Black).

Merrill's Asian Population

0 residents of Merrill, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Merrill is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Merrill ranks 264th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrill's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Merrill's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Merrill is less Asian than neighboring Altamont (0.8% Asian), and Klamath Falls (1.4% Asian).

Merrill's Hispanic Population

336 residents of Merrill, or 41.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Merrill is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Merrill ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrill's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Merrill's population has decreased from 49.8% to 41.0%.

Merrill is more Hispanic than neighboring Falcon Heights (8.7% Hispanic), Altamont (16.9% Hispanic), and Klamath Falls (15% Hispanic). Merrill is less Hispanic than neighboring Tulelake (64.5% Hispanic), and Malin (78% Hispanic).

Merrill's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Merrill, or 4.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Merrill is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Merrill ranks 318th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrill's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Merrill's population has increased from 1.1% to 4.4%.

Merrill is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tulelake (1.4% Native American/Other), Falcon Heights (1% Native American/Other), Malin (1.1% Native American/Other), Altamont (2.7% Native American/Other), and Klamath Falls (3% Native American/Other).

Merrill's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Merrill, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Merrill is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Merrill ranks 412th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrill's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Merrill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Merrill is more Multiracial than neighboring Tulelake (0.1% Multiracial), and Malin (0% Multiracial). Merrill is less Multiracial than neighboring Falcon Heights (10% Multiracial), Altamont (6.4% Multiracial), and Klamath Falls (9% 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.