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Merrimac

Wisconsin · 527 residents · 0.823 sq mi
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Merrimac has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,821. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
527
+27%since 2000
from 416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
640 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+3%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3234004785556321990201020202024Merrimac
2024570
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,821
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,901
+93%since 2000
from $19,091 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
14.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+8%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(488)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(19)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.9%(5)
Diversity Score12%(63)
Diversity Score
12
+102%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrimac, Wisconsin?

Merrimac, Wisconsin has about 527 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merrimac, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Merrimac, Wisconsin earns about $69,821 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 $207,000, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Merrimac, Wisconsin?

About 29.3% 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 14.0% 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 178 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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