Merrillan, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Merrillan, Wisconsin
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Village
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Wis-95 and US-12 junction in Merrillan
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Location of Merrillan in Jackson County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.34 sq mi (3.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 542 |
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(2019)
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526 |
| • Density | 391.66/sq mi (151.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-51300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569372 |
| Website | http://www.merrillan.net |
Merrillan is a small village located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 542 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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The Story of Merrillan
Merrillan got its name from L. G. Merrill, who was one of the first people to own land in the area. A post office has been open in Merrillan since 1894, helping people send and receive mail for over a century!
Where is Merrillan?
Merrillan is located in Wisconsin at coordinates 44°26′58″N 90°50′15″W / 44.44944°N 90.83750°W. This means it's in the northern part of the United States.
The village covers a total area of about 1.34 square miles (3.48 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 0.08 square miles (0.19 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Merrillan?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,003 | — | |
| 1890 | 639 | −36.3% | |
| 1900 | 739 | 15.6% | |
| 1910 | 625 | −15.4% | |
| 1920 | 628 | 0.5% | |
| 1930 | 554 | −11.8% | |
| 1940 | 591 | 6.7% | |
| 1950 | 579 | −2.0% | |
| 1960 | 591 | 2.1% | |
| 1970 | 612 | 3.6% | |
| 1980 | 587 | −4.1% | |
| 1990 | 553 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 585 | 5.8% | |
| 2010 | 542 | −7.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 526 | −3.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2010
In 2010, the village had 542 people living in 241 households. About 152 of these households were families. The village had about 430 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Merrillan were White (86.5%). There were also people from other backgrounds, including Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and those of two or more races. About 6.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Ages
About 27.4% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (39.4%) were married couples. Some households had a single parent, either a mother (14.1%) or a father (9.5%).
The average age of people in Merrillan was 44.9 years old. About 21.4% of residents were under 18, and 20.3% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.2%) and females (51.8%).
Learning in Merrillan
The School District of Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan runs the public schools in the area.
Merrillan is home to Lincoln Elementary School. This school teaches students from 4-year-old kindergarten all the way up to sixth grade. It's part of the Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan (ACHM) school district.
The current school building was built in 1996, replacing an older one. Later, four more classrooms were added. The school has different wings for different grade levels, a science room, and a Media Center in the middle. There's also a large area called the Lunda Commons for lunch and a gymnasium with locker rooms. Students can join sports like flag football, basketball, softball, and baseball.
Famous People from Merrillan
Merrillan has been home to some notable people:
- Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. - He received the Medal of Honor, a very brave award.
- Frederick Condit - A lawyer and a legislator (someone who makes laws).
- Alvin S. Trow - Also a legislator.
Merrillan's Weather
Merrillan has a "Humid continental climate," which means it has warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
| Climate data for Merrillan, Wisconsin | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −4 (25) |
−1 (30) |
6 (42) |
14 (58) |
22 (71) |
26 (79) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
23 (73) |
16 (61) |
6 (43) |
−2 (29) |
14 (57) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −17 (2) |
−15 (5) |
−8 (17) |
−1 (31) |
6 (42) |
11 (52) |
13 (56) |
12 (54) |
8 (46) |
2 (35) |
−5 (23) |
−13 (9) |
−1 (31) |
| Average precipitation cm (inches) | 2.5 (1) |
2.5 (1) |
4.6 (1.8) |
7.1 (2.8) |
9.9 (3.9) |
11 (4.4) |
9.4 (3.7) |
9.9 (3.9) |
9.7 (3.8) |
5.8 (2.3) |
4.6 (1.8) |
3.0 (1.2) |
80 (31.4) |
| Average precipitation days | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 96 |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Starlink Connection
Merrillan is a special spot for Starlink, which is a satellite internet service created by SpaceX. SpaceX has applied to set up ground stations in Merrillan. These stations help connect the satellites in space to the internet on Earth. The station is located where existing fiber optic cables are, which are super-fast internet lines.
Images for kids
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Intersection of WIS 95 with WIS 27 / US 12
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Sign marking Merrillan
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Water tower
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City welcome sign
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Village hall
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Downtown Merrillan
See also
In Spanish: Merrillan (Wisconsin) para niños
