Merkel, Texas

Population Data for Merkel, TX:

Population – 4999
Male – 48.35 %
Female – 51.65 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 91.92 %
Hispanic – 11.02 %
African American – 0.76 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.74 %
Asian – 0.16 %

Geographic Data for Merkel, Texas:

Population Density – 15.17 per sq. mi
Elevation – 1718 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Merkel:

In Elementary School – 692 (50.58 %)
In High School – 333 (24.34 %)
In College – 203 (14.84 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 340 (10.61 %)
Associate’s Degree – 139 (4.34 %)
Some College, No Degree – 676 (21.09 %)
High School Graduate – 1,176 (36.68 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 275 (8.58 %)

Employment and Household Data for Merkel, TX:

Percentage of People Employed – 60.93 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.33 %
Unemployment Level – 3.64 %

Median Household Income – $31,957.00
Average Household Size – 2.63

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 25.73 %
2 Vehicles – 36.77 %
3 or more Vehicles – 19.14 %

Average Cost to Rent in Merkel - $398 per month