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Merrimac

Wisconsin · 523 residents (2025 est.) · 0.823 sq mi
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Merrimac is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,417. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $276,600. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
570
+37%since 2000
from 416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
693 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
−3%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:523 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3234004785556321990201020202024Merrimac
2024570
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,417
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,893
+140%since 2000
from $19,091 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
−12%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$992
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+9%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(402)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(439)
Black6.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(75)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other3%(17)
Diversity Score48.1%(274)
Diversity Score
48
+707%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 86.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrimac, Wisconsin?

Merrimac, Wisconsin has about 570 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merrimac, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Merrimac, Wisconsin earns about $92,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merrimac, Wisconsin expensive?

In Merrimac, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $276,600, and the typical rent is about $992 a month.

How educated are people in Merrimac, Wisconsin?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Merrimac, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merrimac, Wisconsin?

About 6.7% of people in Merrimac, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merrimac, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Merrimac, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 221 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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