Demographics & People — Merlin, Oregon
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,355 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,400 |
| Median Age | 52.8 |
| Total Households | 595 |
| Family Households | 394 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,118 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 642 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 443 |
| German | 215 |
| Irish | 158 |
| English | 152 |
| Scottish | 120 |
| Norwegian | 82 |
| French (except Basque) | 66 |
| European | 50 |
| Greek | 39 |
Language
| English Only | 1,301 |
| Spanish | 33 |
| Population 5+ | 1,355 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 259 |
| Population 18+ | 1,502 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Merlin, Oregon.