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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Merton

Wisconsin · 1,926 residents · 3.316 sq mi
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Merton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,509. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $202,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,926
+56%since 1990
from 1,234 in 1990
1990 – 2025
581 / sq mi
+56%since 1990
from 372 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+10%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9902K2K3K4K1990201020202024Merton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,509
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,688 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,927
+60%since 1990
from $15,593 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$202,900
+70%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $438 in 1990
US average: $602
94.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 91.6% in 1990
5.6% rent
2.8
+56%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,228)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.6%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,887)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score3.4%(65)
3
+109%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.0%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.9%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 86.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−40%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
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 Merton, Wisconsin?

Merton, Wisconsin has about 1,926 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Merton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Merton, Wisconsin earns about $71,509 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 $202,900, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Merton, Wisconsin?

About 27.0% 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 1.6% of people in Merton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merton, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Merton, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 692 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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