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Merna (NE) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Merna, Nebraska

StateNebraska
Land Area (mi²)0.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)632.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.59% (-2)
Growth Since 2020-1.74% (-6)
Rank in State248th
Rank in Country21403th

The population of Merna, NE in 2022 is estimated to be 339. This is a decrease of -0.59% (-2 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Merna by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Merna by Age

Merna Population Pyramid 2022
Merna Median Age
34.6
Total
30.5
Male
42.5
Female
Merna Sex Ratio
54.49%
188
Male
45.51%
157
Female
Merna Age Dependency Ratio
21.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
45.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Merna Adults
251
Adults
(44 of whom are seniors) in Merna.

Population of Merna by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Merna

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 9.86%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 11.7%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 7.64%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Merna

While the overall poverty rate of Merna is 9.86%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (7.64%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (11.7%).

Poverty Rate of Merna by Employment Status and Sex

1.3%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
11.11%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Merna by Education

20%
Less Than 9th Grade
9.78%
High School
2.67%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Merna

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Merna

The most common language spoken in Merna is English, with 97.66% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 2.34% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Merna by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Merna, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Merna by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree2410.34%
Bachelors Degree2611.21%
Associates Degree3515.09%
Some College4017.24%
High School Graduate9239.66%
9th to 12th Grade93.88%
Less Than 9th Grade62.59%

Earnings Statistics of Merna by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$33,125

Average Earnings

$43,125

Average Male

$23,125

Average Female