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Merrill

County:
Lincoln County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.485
State:
Wisconsin

Merrill is a city located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. Merrill has a 2026 population of 9,493. It is also the county seat of Lincoln County. Merrill is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,349 in 2020.

The median household income in Merrill is $53,148 with a poverty rate of 17.38%. The median age in Merrill is 41.9 years: 42.5 years for males, and 41.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.4 males.

9.5K
Total Population
1,268
Density (mi²)
24 0.25%
Growth

Merrill Population

Merrill Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,493240.25%
20259,469240.25%
20249,445730.78%
20239,372910.98%
20229,281-66-0.71%
20219,347-8-0.09%
20209,3493003.32%
20199,049-35-0.39%
20189,084-61-0.67%
20179,145-17-0.19%
20169,162-9-0.1%
20159,171-150-1.61%
20149,321-93-0.99%
20139,414-66-0.7%
20129,480-46-0.48%
20119,526-122-1.26%
20109,648-13-0.13%
200010,1462862.9%
19909,8602822.94%
19809,578760.8%
19709,502510.54%
19609,4515005.59%
19508,9512402.76%
19408,7112532.99%
19308,4583904.83%
19208,068-621-7.15%
19108,6891521.78%
19008,5371,72825.38%
18906,80900%

Median Age

Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 42.5 years

Merrill Adults

There are 7,686 adults, (2,041 of whom are seniors) in Merrill.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,941 (52.8%)
Male: 4,415 (47.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Merrill includes 92.13% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,62092.13%
Two or more races5746.14%
Other race880.94%
Black or African American450.48%
Native American190.2%
Asian100.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2042.18%
Other race880.94%
White770.82%
Native American80.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,54391.31%
Two or more races3703.95%
Black or African American450.48%
Native American110.12%
Asian100.11%

Merrill Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Merrill 's average per capita income is $44,900. Household income levels show a median of $53,148. The poverty rate stands at 17.38%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$99,399-
Families$82,652$89,824
Households$53,148$67,624
Non Families$35,997$41,771

$44,900

Average Income

$53,148

Median Household Income

17.38%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)