Demographics & People — Merrill, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,224 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,700 |
| Median Age | 41.9 |
| Total Households | 4,239 |
| Family Households | 2,088 |
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0707 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,682 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 245 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| 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 |
| Spanish | 135 |
| Population 5+ | 8,678 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 310 |
| Population 18+ | 7,697 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Merrill, Wisconsin.