Merrill, Wisconsin
Merrill: City in and county seat of Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States
About
Merrill is a city located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,980 and a population density of 147 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,953 inhabitants.
The city was created 143 years ago in 1880.
Quick Facts about Merrill
| Population : | 2,953 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Lincoln County |
| Postal code : | 54452 |
| Area : | 20.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,316 feet / 401 meters |
| Capital city : | Merrill is capital of Lincoln County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1881 (143 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:00:13 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 146 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Merrill is located at 45°10'50"N 89°41'0"W (45.1805200, -89.6834600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Merrill
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Merrill decreased by 0.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,980 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,960 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,950 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,943 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,938 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,927 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,933 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,938 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,946 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,943 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,953 | 0.34% | estimation process |
People born in Merrill (9)
People born in Merrill, including politician Donald Edgar Tewes, swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder Wendy Boglioli, automotive pioneer Edward S. Jordan, .
List
- Ralph D. Hetzel (Tenth president of Penn State University) he was born in 31/12/1882
- Walter Chilsen (American politician) he was born in 11/11/1923
- Charles Chvala (American politician) he was born in 05/12/1954
- Dan Beyer (American radio presenter) he was born in 16/01/1977
- Paul Jesperson (American basketball player) he was born in 02/12/1992
- Colleen Mulvihill (American gymnast) she was born in 09/06/1952
Schools in Merrill
College & universities near Merrill, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239460 | Northcentral Technical College | Wausau (WI) | 54401-1899 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Merrill, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSU | Wausau, Wisconsin | 2415 Trailwood Lane | BUS |
| WSJ | Wausau, WI | 555 Jefferson Street | BUS |
| WIT | Wittenberg, WI | 505 Grand Avenue | BUS |
| ABB | Abbotsford-Colby, WI | 1210 North Division St. | BUS |
| SVP | Stevens Point, Wisconsin | 200 Division St. | BUS |
Post offices near Merrill
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Merrill Post Office | Merrill (WI) | 54452 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Merrill , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 859 people.
- Merrill , Iowa city in Plymouth County, Iowa with a population of 723 people.
- Merrill , Michigan village in Michigan, United States with a population of 720 people.
Other cities in Lincoln County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 2,374 | Civil town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin |
| Pine River | 1,771 | Town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Harrison | 457 | Civil town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin |
| Tomahawk | 415 | Fourth-class city in Lincoln County, Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
Merrill distances to largest Wisconsin cities
