The Town FilesMerrick County, Nebraska
7,724 people. The median home is worth $175,900 (typical Nebraska town: $154,800) and the median household earns $68,354.
Towns in Merrick County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central City | 3,039 | $165,300 | $73,229 | 39.9 |
People and housing
| Merrick County | Typical Nebraska town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,900 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $750 | $818 |
| Median household income | $68,354 | $66,320 |
| Median age | 43.2 | 39.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
2,451 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,455 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 435 storm events in Merrick County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Merrick County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3483: Covid-19 |
| March 21, 2019 | Flood | DR-4420: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| June 29, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4375: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| February 25, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1878: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm |
| June 20, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1770: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).