Merrillan is a village located in Jackson County Wisconsin. Merrillan has a 2024 population of 540. Merrillan is currently declining at a rate of -1.1% annually and its population has decreased by -4.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 564 in 2020.
The average household income in Merrillan is $57,237 with a poverty rate of 14.79%. The median age in Merrillan is 36.4 years: 37.3 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merrillan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 460 | 80.99% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 8.63% |
| Native American | 36 | 6.34% |
| Other race | 11 | 1.94% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 219 | 2.53 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Non Family | 90 | 1.21 | 70 | 30 |
| Married | 73 | 3.4 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Female | 43 | 3.77 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Male | 13 | 2.77 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
71.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 3.47% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 9.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 6.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 8.09% |
| High School Graduate | 152 | 43.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 1.73% |
| Some College | 93 | 26.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 303 | 293 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $55,000 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $34,583 | $33,750 | $63,750 |
| High School Graduate | $30,625 | $25,000 | $36,042 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $37,083 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,536 | $32,500 | $30,208 |
| Some College | $24,773 | $0 | $28,056 |
$30,536
Average Earnings
$32,500
Average Male
$30,208
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.37% of Merrillan residents speak only English, while 1.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 448 | 84 | 18.75% |
14.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.69%
Male Poverty Rate
16.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merrillan is White, with 18.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merrillan is White, with 18.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.63% |
| Some College | 8.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.36% |
| Male Employed | 4.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,734 | $66,354 |
| Households | $53,875 | $57,237 |
| Married Families | $61,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,000 | $35,810 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
37
Number of Veterans
35
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 9 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 9.22% |
| Native American | 3 | 10.71% |
| Other Race | 2 | 18.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
13.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.27%
Born in Merrillan
98.06%
Native Born
1.94%
Foreign Born
1.23%
Non Citizen
0.7%
Naturalized
98.06% of Merrillan residents were born in the United States, with 86.27% having been born in Wisconsin. 1.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 510 | -6 | -1.16% |
| 2028 | 516 | -6 | -1.15% |
| 2027 | 522 | -6 | -1.14% |
| 2026 | 528 | -6 | -1.12% |
| 2025 | 534 | -6 | -1.11% |
| 2024 | 540 | -6 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 546 | -9 | -1.62% |
| 2022 | 555 | -5 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 560 | -4 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 564 | 37 | 7.02% |
| 2019 | 527 | 5 | 0.96% |
| 2018 | 522 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 524 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 526 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 528 | -5 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 533 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 533 | -3 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 536 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 538 | 2 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 536 | 0 | 0% |