Merrill (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Merrill, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.2 sq mi (137.9 km2) |
| • Land | 51.7 sq mi (133.9 km2) |
| • Water | 2 sq mi (4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,881 |
| • Density | 56/sq mi (21.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54452
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-51275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583702 |
Merrill is a town located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 2,881 people lived there. The city of Merrill is right next to the town, to its south. A small community called Otis is also found within the town.
Geography of Merrill
The town of Merrill is in the southern part of Lincoln County. A major road, U.S. Route 51, runs through the town from north to south.
The town covers a total area of about 137.9 square kilometers (about 53.2 square miles). Most of this area, 133.9 square kilometers (51.7 square miles), is land. The remaining 4 square kilometers (1.5 square miles) is water.
The Wisconsin River forms the southwestern edge of the town. The Prairie River flows through the southeastern part of the town. It eventually joins the Wisconsin River in the nearby city of Merrill.
People Living in Merrill
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 2,979 people living in the town of Merrill. These people made up 1,125 households, with 895 of them being families.
- Most of the people living in Merrill were White (about 98.7%).
- A very small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian.
- About 0.34% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (36.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70%) were married couples living together. About 16.5% of all households were individuals living alone.
The average household had about 2.65 people, and the average family had about 2.96 people.
Age Groups in Merrill
The population of Merrill was spread out across different age groups:
- About 26% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the town was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 102.8 males.
