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Merrill, WI
City in Lincoln County, Wisconsin.
Population
9,356
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,250
ZIP codes
0
Merrill and its ZIP codes
Merrill at a glance
- Merrill is about 11 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 104th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $53,148 a year, 31% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,800 (54% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $771 a month.
Local data for Merrill, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Merrill, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,148
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$123,800
Median rent
$771/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,242), Polish Americans (968), Irish Americans (753).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Merrill.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,291
9,938 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,521
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$238M
FY 2026, $8,365 per person
How people get to work
Merrill, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Merrill, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
441
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 3°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Merrill, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Merrill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaineVillage | 9.3 mi | 43.1 |
| WausauCity | 15 mi | 19.2 |
| Marathon CityVillage | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| SchofieldCity | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| Rib MountainVillage | 19 mi | 24.5 |
| TomahawkCity | 21 mi | 7.9 |
| WestonVillage | 21 mi | 21.7 |
| RothschildVillage | 21 mi | 6.5 |
| AthensVillage | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| EdgarVillage | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| KronenwetterVillage | 26 mi | 51.6 |
| AntigoCity | 26 mi | 6.5 |
| AniwaVillage | 26 mi | 2.1 |
| Rib LakeVillage | 27 mi | 1.7 |
| HatleyVillage | 27 mi | 1 |
| FenwoodVillage | 27 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Merrill, WI in?
- Merrill is in Lincoln County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Merrill, WI?
- About 9,356 people live in Merrill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Merrill?
- Nearby places include Maine (9.3 mi), Wausau (15 mi), Marathon City (19 mi), Schofield (19 mi), Rib Mountain (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023