| Place Name | Merna |
| Place Type | Village |
| ZIP Code(s) | 68856 |
| County | Custer County |
| Area Code(s) | 308 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 371 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -5.51% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 91.46% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Nebraska 3rd |
| State Legislature Districts | 36 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 91.46% |
| African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 8.54% |