Merkel, TXPublished Date: December 23, 2024Merkel is located in Taylor County, Texas and has a population of 2,646. The poverty rate in Merkel is 15% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Merkel is 1.9% while the Taylor County unemployment rate is 2.4%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 44.6% |
| Female | | 55.4% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Merkel | | 31.7 |
| Taylor | | 32.9 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Merkel | | $67,159 |
| Taylor | | $61,806 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Merkel | | $108,390 |
| Taylor | | $167,727 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Merkel | | $988 |
| Taylor | | $1,063 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Merkel | | 15% |
| Taylor | | 14.6% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 82.8%
▩ Black or African American 2.3%
▩ Asian 0.2%
▩ Native 0.1%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 5.7%
▩ Hispanic 22.6%
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