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Merrimac, WI
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
Population
570
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
693
ZIP codes
0
Merrimac and its ZIP codes
Merrimac at a glance
- Merrimac is about 6.3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $92,417, 19% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $276,600 (4% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $992 a month.
Local data for Merrimac, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Merrimac, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,417
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$276,600
Median rent
$992/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
34.8%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (208), Irish Americans (100), Polish Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sauk County. PPP loans are for Merrimac.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,402
36,443 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,974
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$476M
FY 2026, $7,241 per person
How people get to work
Merrimac, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Merrimac, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
838
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
111
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
39.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Merrimac, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Merrimac
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake WisconsinCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 13.4 |
| LodiCity | 6.1 mi | 1.7 |
| BluffviewCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Prairie du SacVillage | 7.8 mi | 2 |
| BarabooCity | 8.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Sauk CityVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.6 |
| DekorraCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| West BarabooVillage | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| DaneVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| PoynetteVillage | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| North FreedomVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| PortageCity | 15 mi | 8.9 |
| MazomanieVillage | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Rock SpringsVillage | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| WaunakeeVillage | 16 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Merrimac, WI in?
- Merrimac is in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Merrimac, WI?
- About 570 people live in Merrimac, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Merrimac?
- Nearby places include Lake Wisconsin (3.1 mi), Lodi (6.1 mi), Bluffview (7.5 mi), Prairie du Sac (7.8 mi), Baraboo (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023