Merrill, Wisconsin is a small town located in Lincoln County. With a population of 9,344 and a population density of 1,220 people per square mile, it's much less densely populated than the US as a whole. This small town offers plenty of activities for locals and visitors alike. In addition to its charming downtown area with local businesses like Merril Mercantile, there are year-round outdoor activities such as camping, fishing at the nearby Eau Claire River and skiing in wintertime. Other organizations in Merrill include the Merrill Lions Club and the Merrill Historical Society which both work to bring together the community through events and other activities. Local sporting events can be watched at Jack Douglas Field or Stiehm Stadium, home to football games for local high schools. Whether you're looking for something fun to do or just want to take in the sights of this charming town, Merrill has something for everyone.
The population in Merrill is 9,344. There are 1,268 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Merrill is 44.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Merrill is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Merrill
- 43.3% are married
- 11.3% are divorced
- 26.4% are married with children
- 16.6% have children, but are single
Race in Merrill
- 96.5% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander