Merna, Nebraska
Merna: Human settlement in Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America
About
Merna is a city located in the county of Custer in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 363 and a population density of 262 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 360 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Merna
| Population : | 360 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Custer County |
| Different from : | Miren |
| Postal code : | 68856 |
| Area : | 1.39 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,664 feet / 812 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:54:47 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 260 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Merna is located at 41°29'2"N 99°45'36"W (41.4838900, -99.7601200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Merna decreased by 0.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 363 | - | census |
| 2011 | 364 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 363 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 363 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 362 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 363 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 366 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 367 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 366 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 363 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 360 | -0.83% | estimation process |
Merna zip code is 68856.
County name: Custer, County
fips: 31041
Other cities in Custer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Custer County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Bow | 757 | Township in Custer County, Nebraska |
| Arnold | 558 | Village in Nebraska |
| Callaway | 525 | City in Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Sargent | 498 | City in Custer County, Nebraska |
| Ansley | 418 | Township in Custer County, Nebraska |
| Mason City | 169 | Human settlement in Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Westerville | 151 | Township in Custer County, Nebraska |
| Lillian | 147 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Oconto | 141 | Human settlement in Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Anselmo | 136 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Comstock | 87 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| Berwyn | 79 | Township in Custer County, Nebraska |
| Milburn | 54 | Human settlement in United States of America |
