Merrick County GIS Maps
Merrick County, Nebraska, has 7,668 residents across 7,022 parcels and covers 485.9 square miles. The population declined 2.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Merrick County is 31121.
Central City is the county's largest population center. Merrick County also includes 6 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 30 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Merrick County Trends
- Population
- 7,668▾
- Median Home Value
- $168,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,467▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Merrick County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Merrick County Parcels
Merrick County has 7,022 mapped parcels covering 317,397 acres. The median assessed value is $204,230. The median lot size is 3.20 acres. 3,001 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1956 or earlier. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 52.3%. Browse the interactive Merrick County Parcel viewer here.
Merrick County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 7,022 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 3,676 | 52.3% |
| Land use code | 7,022 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 7,022 | 100% |
| Land value | 7,022 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 7,022 | 100% |
| Acreage | 7,022 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 7,022 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Merrick County parcel records.
Merrick County Population
Merrick County had 7,668 residents in 2020. That was 2.3% lower than in 2010. Merrick County had 536 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 16 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Central City, Palmer and Clarks.
Population Trend in Merrick County NE
Merrick County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Merrick County Zip Codes
Merrick County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Central City (68826), Palmer (68864) and Clarks (68628). Central City is the largest zip by population, with about 4,044 residents or 53% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 77% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Merrick County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68826 | Central City | 4,044 | ▴ 2.3% |
| 68864 | Palmer | 1,068 | ▴ 4% |
| 68628 | Clarks | 803 | ▾ -2.8% |
| 68663 | Silver Creek | 660 | ▾ -13.3% |
| 68827 | Chapman | 634 | ▾ -8.5% |
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Merrick County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Merrick County Demographics
Merrick County has a median age of 42.8, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 22.8% of residents are under 18, while 21.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 17.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Merrick County NE
Median Age
42.8
Under 18
22.8%
Age 65+
21.2%
Bachelor's+
17.6%
Merrick County School Districts
Merrick County is served by 6 public school districts with 3,467 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Northwest Public Schools, Central City Public Schools and Twin River Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 76% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Merrick County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Public Schools | 1,445 | 41.7% | ▴ 1.5% |
| Central City Public Schools | 793 | 22.9% | ▴ 1.5% |
| Twin River Public Schools | 406 | 11.7% | ▴ 1% |
| Palmer Public Schools | 313 | 9% | ▾ -1.6% |
| Fullerton Public Schools | 303 | 8.7% | ▴ 1.3% |
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Merrick County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Merrick County Housing & Real Estate
Merrick County has a median home value of $168,000 and a median gross rent of $772. About 81% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $240,000 and homes spent about 134 days on the market.
Merrick County Housing Mix
Merrick County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Merrick County Housing Trends
Merrick County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Merrick County, NE
Merrick County has 379 business listings across 199 categories. The largest categories in Merrick County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (18, 4.7%), Public And Government Association (9, 2.4%), and Community & Nonprofits (8, 2.1%). The full Merrick County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Merrick County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Merrick County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 18 | 4.7% |
| Public And Government Association | 9 | 2.4% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 8 | 2.1% |
| Gas Stations | 8 | 2.1% |
| Convenience Stores | 7 | 1.8% |
| Propane Supplier | 7 | 1.8% |
| Parks & Recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Agricultural Service | 6 | 1.6% |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 | 1.3% |
| Auto Repair | 5 | 1.3% |
Merrick County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Golf Club | Active Life | Central City |
| Bill's Volume Sales Inc | Agricultural Service | Central City |
| Clarks Ag Supply | Agriculture | Clarks |
| Central City Municipal Airport | Airport | Central City |
| Mossy Pond | Arts And Crafts | Chapman |
| Fox Theater Central City | Arts And Entertainment | Central City |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Central City |
| Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center | Audiologist | Central City |
| Martha Ellen Auditorium | Auditorium | Central City |
| Myers Insurance, Inc | Auto Insurance | Clarks |
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Merrick County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Merrick County Basemaps
Merrick County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Merrick County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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