Merino, Colorado
Town · Population 278 · #221 in Colorado
About Merino
Merino, CO is a tiny community located in northeastern Colorado, home to 278 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Merino is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,853 residents per square mile.
📰 Merino News Today
- Simla bests Merino to win Class 2A girls basketball championship Colorado Preps · Mar 14
- Merino (CO) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more MaxPreps · Jan 14
- Colorado mom finds 'validation' in landmark social media verdicts as national fight for kids' safety grows 9News · Mar 28
- Gregory Alan Lebsock Obituary - - Sterling Journal-Advocate Sterling Journal-Advocate · Mar 9
- Colorado woman whose daughter died attends social media trial as addiction lawsuit plays out Colorado Public Radio · Feb 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Merino Unique
- The only place in America named Merino — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.15 sq mi.
- Positioned in northeastern Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Merino
- Willow's Farmhouse Grille
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Merino
- Merino Elementary School
- Merino Junior Senior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)278
Rank in state#221 of 271
Land area0.15 sq mi
Density1,853/sq mi
Coordinates40.4837, -103.3537