Demographics & People — Merkel, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,630 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,900 |
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| Median Age | 35.4 |
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| Total Households | 914 |
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| Family Households | 651 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.82 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,142 |
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| Black or African American | 52 |
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| Asian | 4 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 492 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 945 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 794 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 598 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 449 |
| Irish | 307 |
| English | 265 |
| German | 242 |
| American | 180 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 107 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 107 |
Language
| English Only | 2,148 |
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| Spanish | 216 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,451 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 97 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,750 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Merkel, Texas.
