Mercer, WI is a small town located in Iron County with a population of 1,385. The population density is 8 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Mercer has many local businesses such as Rhinelander Brewing Company and Cheese Haven. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage and camping at the nearby Copper Falls State Park. Other organizations in Mercer include the Northwoods Book Arts Guild and the Mercer Public Library. Local sporting events include snowmobiling, cross country skiing, ice fishing derbies, and more!
The population in Mercer is 1,385. There are 8 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mercer is 60.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mercer is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mercer
- 62.3% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 15.4% are married with children
- 11.3% have children, but are single
Race in Mercer
- 95.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander