Merrill (town), Wisconsin explained

Official Name:Merrill, Wisconsin
Settlement Type:Town
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Wisconsin
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lincoln
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:137.9
Area Land Km2:133.9
Area Water Km2:4
Population As Of:2020
Population Footnotes:[2]
Population Total:2881
Population Density Km2:21.5
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Footnotes:[3]
Elevation M:411
Elevation Ft:1348
Coordinates:45.2211°N -89.6828°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:54452
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:55-51275[4]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1583702

Merrill is a town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,881 at the 2020 census.[2] The city of Merrill is located to the south of and adjacent to the town. The city has incorporated a portion of land that had been part of the town. The unincorporated community of Otis is also located in the town.

Geography

The town of Merrill is in southern Lincoln County. U.S. Route 51 crosses the town from north to south. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 137.9sqkm, of which 133.9sqkm are land and 4sqkm, or 2.88%, are water.[1] The Wisconsin River forms the southwest border of the town, and the Prairie River crosses the southeast part of the town, joining the Wisconsin in the city of Merrill.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,979 people, 1,125 households, and 895 families residing in the town. The population density was 57.2 people per square mile (22.1/km2). There were 1,210 housing units at an average density of 23.2 per square mile (9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.69% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 0.34% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,125 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $48,875, and the median income for a family was $51,892. Males had a median income of $33,309 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,677. About 1.2% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files – Wisconsin. United States Census Bureau . April 8, 2021.
  2. Web site: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Merrill town, Lincoln County, Wisconsin . . March 22, 2024.
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  4. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.