Merrick County, Nebraska
Merrick County: county in Nebraska, United States
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Merrick County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,845 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,809 inhabitants. Its county seat is Central City. The county was created 168 years ago in 1857.
County Snapshot
Merrick County at a glance
Merrick County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Nebraska counties
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Central CityPopulation 2,874
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Quick Facts about Merrick County
| Population | 7,809 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Merrimack County |
| Area | 1281 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.1698,-98.0377 |
| Altitude | 1,726 feet / 526 meters |
| Capital | Central City |
| Establishment | January 01, 1858 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:12:46 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.46% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Merrick County is located at 41°10'11"N 98°2'16"W (41.1698200, -98.0376500). It has 6 neighbors: Hall County, Hamilton County, Howard County, Nance County, Platte County and Polk County.
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The largest city of Merrick County is Central City with a population of 2,874. Other cities include, Palmer population 473, Silver Creek population 359, Clarks population 345 and Chapman population 299. See all Merrick County cities & populated places.
Merrick County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Merrick County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Central City | 2,874 | City in Nebraska, United States |
| Palmer | 473 | Village in the United States |
| Silver Creek | 359 | Human settlement in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Clarks | 345 | Village in the United States |
| Chapman | 299 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Merrick County
Official Website- Central City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Merrick County decreased by 0.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,845 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,760 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,845 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,830 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,788 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,805 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,838 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,859 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,733 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,755 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,809 | 0.69% | estimation process |
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |