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Merkel Independent School District
Merkel Independent School District is a unified school district in Texas with a community population of 6,268. The median household income is $63,393 and the median age is 34.3.
6,268
Population
23
People / sq mi
$63,393
Median Income
34.3
Median Age
Merkel Independent School District covers 277 sq mi of land at 22.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 54.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$63,393
Median Household Income
$37,878
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$114,300
Median Home Value
$1,157
Median Rent
76.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.9%
High School+
12.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Merkel Independent School District serves a community with a population of 6,268 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Texas.
The median household income in Merkel Independent School District is $63,393, with a per capita income of $37,878. The poverty rate is 13.2%.
Merkel Independent School District is 82.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 54.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Merkel Independent School District, 89.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Merkel Independent School District is $114,300, with a median rent of $1,157. The homeownership rate is 76.7%.
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Data for Merkel Independent School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4830340).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.