Merkel, Texas
Merkel: City in Texas
About
Merkel is a city located in the county of Taylor in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,590 and a population density of 358 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,629 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Merkel
| Population : | 2,629 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Taylor County |
| Postal code : | 79536 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 325 |
| Area : | 7.24 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,870 feet / 570 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:19:03 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 363 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Merkel is located at 32°28'14"N 100°0'46"W (32.4706800, -100.0128700).
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Demographics
The population of Merkel increased by 1.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,590 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,597 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,625 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,604 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,622 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,625 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,602 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,606 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,613 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,617 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,629 | 0.46% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,359 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,129 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,903 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,168 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 10.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 56.2% |
| White only, percent : | 85.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 83.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 475 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.0% |
Merkel zip code is 79536.
County name: Taylor, County
fips: 48441
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $175,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,435 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $536 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,177 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,092 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,588 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 16,504 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 35,535 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,288 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,077 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,569 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 309 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 153 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 115 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 264 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 45 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 197 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,200.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.94 |
Schools in Merkel
College & universities near Merkel, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226587 | McMurry University | Abilene (TX) | 79697 |
Other cities in Taylor County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taylor County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene | 124,407 | The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas. |
| Mount Pleasant | 16,020 | City in Titus County, Texas, United States |
| Tye | 1,341 | City in Texas, United States |
| Tuscola | 735 | Human settlement in Taylor County, Texas, United States of America |
| Trent | 348 | Texas |
| Lawn | 322 | Town of the United States |
| Impact | 31 | Village in Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Merkel distances to largest Texas cities
