Merrifield is a tiny town located in the state of Minnesota. With a population of 140 people and two associated neighborhoods, Merrifield is the 514th largest community in Minnesota. Merrifield has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Merrifield, where the median household income is $61,168.00.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Merrifield is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small town, Merrifield doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The overall education level of Merrifield citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 30.61% of adults in Merrifield have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%.
The per capita income in Merrifield in 2022 was $29,070, which is low income relative to Minnesota, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $116,280 for a family of four.
The people who call Merrifield home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Merrifield residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Merrifield include German, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, and Irish.
The most common language spoken in Merrifield is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and African languages.