Merna is a village located in Custer County Nebraska. Merna has a 2024 population of 349. Merna is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 343 in 2020.
The average household income in Merna is $82,820 with a poverty rate of 11.36%. The median age in Merna is 33.4 years: 28.6 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merna was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 323 | 88.74% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 6.04% |
| Other race | 19 | 5.22% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 137 | 2.66 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Married | 80 | 3.29 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Non Family | 41 | 1.17 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Male | 8 | 3.25 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Female | 8 | 3.38 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
78.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 4.24% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 15.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 11.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 6.78% |
| High School Graduate | 109 | 46.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 2.12% |
| Some College | 34 | 14.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 216 | 206 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 71.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,250 | $0 | $61,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,833 | $0 | $71,250 |
| High School Graduate | $31,000 | $0 | $22,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,346 | $53,750 | $29,500 |
| Some College | $46,250 | $53,750 | $0 |
$46,346
Average Earnings
$53,750
Average Male
$29,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.26% of Merna residents speak only English, while 2.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 311 | 21 | 6.75% |
| Multiple | 22 | 15 | 68.18% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 12 | 54.55% |
11.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.75%
Male Poverty Rate
9.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merna is Multiple, with 68.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merna is White, with 6.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40% |
| High School | 11.93% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.69% |
| Female Employed | 4.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,643 | $95,892 |
| Households | $71,042 | $82,820 |
| Married Families | $85,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,688 | $49,190 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.4%
Male Marriage Rate
67.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 4.66% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.6%
Labor Force Participation
74.2%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75%
Born in Merna
99.45%
Native Born
0.55%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
99.45% of Merna residents were born in the United States, with 75% having been born in Nebraska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 358 | 2 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 356 | 2 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 354 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 2026 | 353 | 2 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 351 | 2 | 0.57% |
| 2024 | 349 | 1 | 0.29% |
| 2023 | 348 | 2 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 346 | 1 | 0.29% |
| 2021 | 345 | 2 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 343 | -21 | -5.77% |
| 2019 | 364 | -2 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 366 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 367 | 3 | 0.82% |
| 2016 | 364 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 363 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 362 | -1 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 363 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 363 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 364 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 364 | 0 | 0% |