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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Merton

Wisconsin · 1,234 residents · 3.316 sq mi
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Merton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $49,688. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 692 residents. Median home value is $90,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,234
−36%vs 2000
vs 1,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
372 / sq mi
−36%vs 2000
vs 581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 34.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9902K2K3K4K1990201020202024Merton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,688
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,509 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,593
−37%vs 2000
vs $24,927 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$90,600
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $202,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$438
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $700 in 2000
US average: $450
91.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.4% in 2000
8.4% rent
1.8
−36%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,887)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(65)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,228)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.6%(20)
2
−52%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
−10.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.6%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.4 min
+66%vs 2000
vs 14.7 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 Merton, Wisconsin?

Merton, Wisconsin has about 1,234 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Merton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Merton, Wisconsin earns about $49,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Merton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $90,600, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Merton, Wisconsin?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Merton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merton, Wisconsin?

About 1.7% of people in Merton, 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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