Demographics & People — Merrill, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,224 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,700 |
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| Median Age | 41.9 |
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| Total Households | 4,239 |
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| Family Households | 2,088 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0707 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,682 |
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| Black or African American | 48 |
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| Asian | 35 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 245 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,914 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,797 |
| Other groups | 965 |
| Polish | 859 |
| Irish | 655 |
| English | 497 |
| Norwegian | 478 |
| Swedish | 392 |
| Italian | 323 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 237 |
Language
| English Only | 8,370 |
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| Spanish | 135 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,678 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 310 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,697 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Merrill, Wisconsin.
