Merrimac, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Merrimac, Wisconsin
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Merrimac Town Hall,
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Location of Merrimac in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Incorporated | October 23, 1899 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 420 |
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440 |
| • Density | 534.63/sq mi (206.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-51350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569373 |
Merrimac is a small village located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, USA. It is found northwest of the city of Madison. In 2010, about 420 people called Merrimac home. This village is part of the larger area known as the Town of Merrimac.
One of the most interesting things about Merrimac is the Merrimac Ferry. This ferry is free to use and crosses the Wisconsin River. The state of Wisconsin operates it, making it a unique way to travel.
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A Look at Merrimac's History
The name Merrimac comes from the Merrimack River in New England. A post office was first opened in Merrimac in 1855. This means people have been living and sending mail here for a very long time! The village officially became a village on October 23, 1899.
Where is Merrimac Located?
Merrimac is located at specific coordinates: 43.37391 degrees North and -89.628857 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 1.51 square miles (3.91 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.85 square miles (2.20 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.66 square miles (1.71 square kilometers), is water. This water area includes parts of the Wisconsin River.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Merrimac has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different census years:
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| 1880 | 147 | — | |
| 1900 | 350 | — | |
| 1910 | 312 | −10.9% | |
| 1920 | 270 | −13.5% | |
| 1930 | 250 | −7.4% | |
| 1940 | 234 | −6.4% | |
| 1950 | 317 | 35.5% | |
| 1960 | 297 | −6.3% | |
| 1970 | 376 | 26.6% | |
| 1980 | 365 | −2.9% | |
| 1990 | 392 | 7.4% | |
| 2000 | 416 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 420 | 1.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 440 | 4.8% | |
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Merrimac's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 420 people living in Merrimac. These people lived in 185 households, and 123 of these were families.
The village had about 494 people per square mile of land. There were also 257 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Merrimac were White, making up about 97.9% of the population. A small number were African American (0.2%), or from other races (0.7%). About 1.2% of the population identified as being from two or more races. People who identified as Hispanic or Latino made up 3.1% of all residents.
Households and Families
Out of the 185 households, about 25.4% had children under 18 living with them. More than half, 54.1%, were married couples living together. Some households had a female head with no husband (9.7%), or a male head with no wife (2.7%). About 33.5% of households were not families.
About 23.8% of all households had only one person living in them. And 10.2% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each household had about 2.27 people, and each family had about 2.65 people.
Age in Merrimac
The average age of people in Merrimac in 2010 was 48 years old.
- About 19% of residents were under 18 years old.
- Only 3.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 21.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, 36.5%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 19% of residents were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 48.3% of the population was male, and 51.7% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Merrimac (Wisconsin) para niños
