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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Merrimac

Wisconsin · 416 residents · 0.823 sq mi
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Merrimac has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $113,300. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

416
+19%since 1990
from 349 in 1990
1990 – 2025
505 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 424 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+7%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3234004785556321990201020202024Merrimac
2024570
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,250
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,091
+49%since 1990
from $12,781 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
−9.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$113,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$517
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $364 in 1990
US average: $602
78.9%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
21.1% rent
2.7
+19%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(402)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score6%(25)
6
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.4%
+14.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrimac, Wisconsin?

Merrimac, Wisconsin has about 416 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Merrimac, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Merrimac, Wisconsin earns about $41,250 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 $113,300, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Merrimac, Wisconsin?

About 12.1% 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 3.1% 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 67 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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