Merritt, Illinois

Merritt, Illinois
Merritt, Illinois is located in Illinois
Merritt, Illinois
Merritt, Illinois
Location within Illinois
Merritt, Illinois is located in the United States
Merritt, Illinois
Merritt, Illinois
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 39°42′54″N 90°24′57″W / 39.71500°N 90.41583°W / 39.71500; -90.41583
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyScott
Area
 • Total
0.039 sq mi (0.10 km2)
 • Land0.039 sq mi (0.10 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation600 ft (180 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
48
 • Density1,217.0/sq mi (469.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
62650
Area code217
GNIS feature ID2804098[2]

Merritt is an unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Scott County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Merritt had a population of 48.[3] Merritt is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) east of Exeter.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202048—
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

Merritt first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Merritt, Illinois
  3. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ↑ "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.