Categories in Merlin, Oregon
Car repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationReligious OrganizationCarpentryConstruction of housesContractorGeneral contractorsHVAC ContractorPainting and paint contractorsRenovation of housesResidential BuildingEntertainment ProviderTourist AttractionGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsHair SalonConsulting & Advisory ServicesServices for IndustryReal Estate AgencyReal Estate AgentsConvenience storesGift ShopWholesale storeCampgroundHiking AreaPublic parksRaftingRaft Trip OutfitterRecreation CenterFreight forwardingTrucking Company
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Merlin, Oregon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 17 | 28 years |
| Car repair | 13 | 20 years |
| Sporting goods | 10 | 30 years |
| Public parks | 9 | — |
| Campgrounds | 8 | — |
| Shopping | 8 | 29 years |
| Other accommodation | 7 | 31 years |
| Restaurants | 7 | 32 years |
| General contractors | 6 | — |
| Corporate management | 5 | — |
| Shopping other | 5 | 22 years |
Merlin, Oregon Facts
| Area | 4.2 mi² |
| Population | 1,722 |
| Male Population | 855 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 867 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +45.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.1% |
| Median Age | 51.3 years (Male: 50.6, Female: 51.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $31,656 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 541 |
| Neighborhoods | Merlin |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.51734, -123.41979 |
| Zip Codes | 97532 |
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Merlin, Oregon Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,182 | 1,280 | 1,483 | 1,665 | 1,722 | 1,819 | 1,926 |
| Population Density | 284.8 / mi² | 308.4 / mi² | 357.3 / mi² | 401.1 / mi² | 414.9 / mi² | 438.3 / mi² | 464 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMerlin, Oregon Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 16.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlin, Oregon | +45.7% | +34.5% | +16.1% |
| Oregon | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Merlin, Oregon Median Age
Median Age: 51.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlin, Oregon | 51.3 yrs | 51.8 yrs | 50.6 yrs |
| Oregon | 38.4 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 37.3 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Merlin, Oregon Population Density
Population Density: 415 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlin, Oregon | 1,722 | 4.151 sq mi | 415 / mi² |
| Oregon | 4 million | 98,378.8 sq mi | 40.8 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Merlin, Oregon Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Merlin, Oregon
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Merlin, Oregon Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $22,044 | $21,954 | $23,006 | $23,022 | $28,549 | $24,322 | $25,606 | $31,656 |
| Total GDP | $32M | $35M | $38M | $39.7M | $51.8M | $45.8M | $51.1M | $64.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Merlin, Oregon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlin, Oregon | 29,818 tn | 17.32 tn | 7,184.1 tons/mi² |
| Oregon | 70,678,562 tn | 17.59 tn | 718.4 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Merlin, Oregon CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 29,818 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 7,184.1 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/24/14 | 1:53 PM | 3.83 | 45.3 km | 4,300 m | 44km ENE of Gold Beach, Oregon | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/13 | 11:39 AM | 3.1 | 83.6 km | 14,394 m | 33km E of Shady Cove, Oregon | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/12 | 9:30 PM | 3.34 | 88.1 km | 2,005 m | Oregon | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/10 | 10:25 PM | 3.45 | 62.4 km | 34,306 m | Oregon | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/09 | 9:52 AM | 4.24 | 39.2 km | 36,796 m | Oregon | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/09 | 1:30 AM | 3.02 | 83.9 km | 37,190 m | Northern California | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/97 | 6:22 AM | 3.45 | 79.6 km | 43,325 m | Northern California | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/96 | 6:34 PM | 3.3 | 97.1 km | 20,000 m | offshore Oregon | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/88 | 10:03 PM | 3.5 | 99.9 km | 3,744 m | Northern California | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/85 | 5:33 PM | 3.01 | 94.9 km | 3,736 m | Northern California | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Merlin, Oregon
Merlin is an unincorporated community in Josephine County, Oregon, United States. The area is known for sport fishing and whitewater rafting on the Rogue River. Merlin's ZIP code is 97532. new railroad station in this location in 1883 was called "Ju..
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