Merkel is located in Texas. Merkel, Texas has a population of 2,709. Merkel is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 27% households with children. The county percentage for households with children is 28%.
The median household income in Merkel, Texas is $45,229. The median household income for the surrounding county is $56,759 compared to the national median of $66,222. The median age of people living in Merkel is 38.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 95.17 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 31.53 degrees. The annual precipitation is 23.04.