South Oregon News

Of the 697 people living in Merrill in 2020, 45.8 percent (319) were women and 54.2 percent (378) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Oregon News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 21. In the 65 and over age range, there were 50 females and 59 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	221	31.7
Females 18 and over	200	28.7
Males 65 and over	59	8.5
Females 65 and over	50	7.2

Source: US Census Bureau