What is the population of Merrill, Wisconsin?

Merrill has a population of approximately 9,356 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Merrill, Wisconsin located?

Merrill is located in Wisconsin, United States, at approximate coordinates 45.1806°, -89.7003°.

What is the median household income in Merrill?

The median household income in Merrill is approximately $53,148 based on the most recent open data.

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Merrill

Total population

9,356

Median home value

$123,800

15%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$53,148

Merrill$53k

National$74k

Founded

1881

Elevation401 m

Land area20.21 km²

Weather69°F · Mostly Cloudy

Coordinates45.18°, -89.70°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1881

Elevation

401 m

Area

20.21 km²

Official website

www.ci.merrill.wi.us

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Overview

Merrill is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located to the south of and adjacent to the Town of Merrill. The population was 9,347, according to the 2020 census. Merrill is part of the United States Census Bureau's Merrill MSA, which includes all of Lincoln County. Together with the Wausau MSA, which includes all of Marathon County, it forms the Wausau-Merrill CSA.

History & geography

History

Merrill was first inhabited by the Chippewa Native Americans. The first European settlement there was a logging town named Jenny Bull Falls. By 1843, a trading post was constructed near the town; John Faely was the first settler. Within four years a dam, started by Andrew Warren, was constructed over the Wisconsin River. Warren then established the first mill powered by the dam, and other saw mills in the area. In 1870, T. B. Scott succeeded Warren, and the mill soon became increasingly successful. In 1899 the mill burned down. During that time the name of the community was changed to Merrill, in honor of Sherburn S. Merrill (1818–1885), the general manager of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad. In 1881, the Wisconsin Telephone Company began operation, with 20 phones in service. In 1883, the first City Council met and T. B. Scott was named the first mayor. By 1885, the population had risen to 7,000, approximately 3,000 less than Merrill's population today. In July 1912, the Wisconsin River and several of its tributaries flooded from Rothschild to Merrill, destroying several dams (active and abandoned), as well as causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage in Merrill.

Geography

Merrill is located at (45.182569, -89.69559), along the Wisconsin River at its confluence with the Prairie River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Merrill is located west of US Route 51 on State Highway 64 (Main Street). Council Grounds State Park is due west of the city.

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