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Merkel Independent School District, Texas

Merkel Independent School District is a unified school district in Taylor County and Jones County, Texas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 6,268 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 277 sq mi (718 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
6,268 ± 721
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Taylor County70% of the district’s landJones County30% of the district’s land
Land area
277 sq mi (718 km²)
Median household income
$63,393 ± $10,144
Median home value
$114,300 ± $29,659
Water area
0.23 sq mi (0.59 km²)
State
Texas
Census code (GEOID)
4830340
Coordinates (central point)
32.446689, -100.010812
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Merkel Independent School District, largest first

  1. Merkel (town)2,699 people
  2. Tye (city)936 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Trent Independent School District9.7 mi northwest
  2. Wylie Independent School District (Taylor County)14 mi southeast
  3. Abilene Independent School District15 mi east
  4. Hawley Independent School District17 mi northeast
  5. Anson Independent School District21 mi north
  6. Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District22 mi southeast
  7. Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District22 mi southwest
  8. Roby Consolidated Independent School District30 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Merkel Independent School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Merkel Independent School District before you rely on it.

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