Census Bureau data for Merlin CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Merlin CDP
- What is the median household income in Merlin CDP?
- The median household income in Merlin CDP is $66,342 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Merlin CDP?
- The poverty rate in Merlin CDP is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Merlin CDP?
- $419,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Merlin CDP?
- The median gross rent in Merlin CDP is $1,090 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Merlin CDP residents have a college degree?
- 24.5% of adults in Merlin CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,355
Median Income
$66,342
Median Home Value
$419,100
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.0%
Median Age
53.0 yrs
Since 2019
Home Value:
+$106,000 (+33.9%)
Poverty Rate:
-10.7 pp (-48.4%)
Bachelor's+:
+11.4 pp (+87%)
Unemployment:
-12.5 pp (-92.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,355
Median Age
53.0
Female
50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 80.7%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 14.2%
Other 0.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.5%
Japanese
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$66,342
±$25,711
-$14,084 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$98,388
Median Family Income
$92,742
Poverty Rate
11.4%
+4.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
17.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
14.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.2%
$10–15k
2.9%
$15–25k
7.2%
$25–35k
6.6%
$35–50k
19.2%
$50–75k
16.6%
$75–100k
8.2%
$100–150k
22.9%
$200k+
11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
595
Owner-Occupied
93.8%
Renter-Occupied
6.2%
Vacancy Rate
0.0%
Median Home Value
$419,100
-$35,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,090
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
37.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
67.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.9%
$50–100k
3.8%
$200–300k
8.1%
$300–500k
58.8%
$500k–$1M
23.5%
Vehicle Availability
1 vehicle
26.1%
2 vehicles
31.6%
3+
42.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.6%
Mobile home
21.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.7%
1970–1999
13.3%
2000–2009
15.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
78.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
24.5%
-11.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.6%
Some College / Associate
27.7%
Less Than High School
0.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
-4.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.3%
Self-Employed
5.4%
Government Workers
8.4%
Private For-Profit
86.3%
Industry
Retail
29.3%
Edu/Health
24.0%
Finance
10.6%
Construction
10.0%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Agriculture
8.1%
Prof. Services
4.8%
Public Admin
1.8%
Occupation
Management
46.3%
Construction
22.8%
Sales
20.9%
Food Prep
8.7%
Production
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
35.7 min
Drove Alone
93.6%
Carpool
0.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.3%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
595
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
57.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
5–9
1.4%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
7.2%
25–34
12.7%
35–44
7.5%
45–54
17.0%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
12.4%
75–84
16.3%
85+
11.4%
Under 18: 13.3%
Working age (18–64): 86.7%
65 and over: 29.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.1%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
12.9%
With a Disability
25.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.8%
Uninsured
2.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
100.0%
Has a Computer
100.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
100.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023