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Merrillan, WI

Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin.

Population

527

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

416

ZIP codes

0

Merrillan and its ZIP codes

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Merrillan at a glance

  • Merrillan is about 3.8 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $52,273 a year, 33% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,600 (48% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $775 a month.

Local data for Merrillan, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Merrillan, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$52,273

Poverty rate

19.4%

Median home value

$139,600

Median rent

$775/mo

Homeownership

72.4%

Bachelor's or higher

13.0%

Median age

36.0

Average commute

17.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (223), Irish Americans (65), Norwegian Americans (54).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Merrillan.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,167

7,570 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,121

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$142M

FY 2026, $6,714 per person

Jackson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Merrillan, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.2%
  • Carpooled14.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home10.4%

Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Merrillan, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

504

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

34

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 5°F

35.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Merrillan, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.2%

U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts

Diabetes

12.7%

U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts

Smoking

16.2%

U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.0%

U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts

Cities near Merrillan

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Alma CenterVillage3.8 mi1
HatfieldCensus-designated place5.3 mi1.3
HumbirdCensus-designated place5.9 mi1.1
MissionCensus-designated place7.9 mi0.6
Sand PillowCensus-designated place8.9 mi0.2
HixtonVillage10 mi1.1
Black River FallsCity10 mi4.2
FairchildVillage12 mi1.5
NeillsvilleCity14 mi2.7
TaylorVillage17 mi0.7
Pigeon FallsVillage18 mi0.4
MillstonCensus-designated place20 mi1
OsseoCity21 mi2.1
GrantonVillage21 mi0.5
AugustaCity21 mi2.2
BlairCity23 mi4.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Merrillan, WI in?
Merrillan is in Jackson County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Merrillan, WI?
About 527 people live in Merrillan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Merrillan?
Nearby places include Alma Center (3.8 mi), Hatfield (5.3 mi), Humbird (5.9 mi), Mission (7.9 mi), Sand Pillow (8.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023