Merriman, Nebraska
Village · Population 91 · #426 in Nebraska
About Merriman
Set in the northwestern part of Nebraska, Merriman is a tiny community, home to 91 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Merriman is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.03 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 88 residents per square mile.
📰 Merriman News Today
- Nebraska Auditor Flags Alleged Financial Improprieties in Merriman, Other Local Governments Rural Radio Network · Jul 15
- Nebraska auditor’s office alleges financial improprieties at 5 local governments KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Jul 14
- Minn. teen rescued after 20-story fall inside abandoned grain elevator EMS1 · Aug 6
- Air Quality Forecast for Merriman, Nebraska 69218 - The Weather Channel | weather.com The Weather Channel · Jun 8
- Lack of volunteers ends ambulance service in Merriman nebraskapublicmedia.org · Oct 6
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What Makes Merriman Unique
- The only place in America named Merriman — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- With 91 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northwestern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 25 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)91
Rank in state#426 of 528
Land area1.03 sq mi
Density88/sq mi
Coordinates42.9230, -101.6997