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Merrillan

Wisconsin · 545 residents · 1.267 sq mi
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Merrillan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,966. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,900. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

545
−7%vs 2000
vs 585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
430 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5135565996426851990201020202024Merrillan
2024527
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,966
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,917 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,575
−28%vs 2000
vs $18,811 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.5%
+8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,900
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$288
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $281 in 2000
US average: $450
77.1%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.1% in 2000
22.9% rent
1.9
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(557)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(23)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(532)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(13)
Diversity Score7.1%(39)
7
+81%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.8%
−12.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.1%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Merrillan, Wisconsin?

Merrillan, Wisconsin has about 545 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Merrillan, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Merrillan, Wisconsin earns about $15,966 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merrillan, Wisconsin expensive?

In Merrillan, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $30,900, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Merrillan, Wisconsin?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Merrillan, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merrillan, Wisconsin?

About 22.5% of people in Merrillan, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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