Economy & Jobs — Merrill, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,248 |
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| Poverty Rate | 33.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 27.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 341 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 23.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.3% |
| Arts Food | 14.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 157 |
| Physician Offices | 142 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 119 |
| Law Offices | 74 |
| Dental Offices | 67 |
| Insurance Agencies | 65 |
| Auto Repair | 57 |
| Gas Stations | 50 |
| General Merchandise | 48 |
| Commercial Banks | 41 |
| Home Health | 41 |
| Child Day Care | 41 |
| Liquor Stores | 40 |
| Bars | 36 |
| Beauty Salons | 34 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
