This was 17.4 percent lower than the state average of 43.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,792.
79.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Merlin for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 309 | 20.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 265 | 17.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 86 | 5.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 122 | 8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 342 | 22.5 |
| Associate's degree | 151 | 9.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 142 | 9.3 |
| Master's degree | 85 | 5.6 |
| Professional school degree | 17 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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