Merton, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Merton
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Location in Waukesha County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.3 sq mi (73.2 km2) |
| • Land | 25.8 sq mi (66.7 km2) |
| • Water | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km2) |
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| • Total | 8,277 |
| • Density | 292.86/sq mi (113.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Merton is a town located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the United States. A long time ago, before Wisconsin became a state, this area was known as Warren.
In 2020, about 8,277 people lived in Merton. The town of Merton actually surrounds two villages: Chenequa and Merton (the village). Several smaller, unincorporated communities are also part of the town. These include Camp Whitcomb, Monches, and North Lake. Part of the community of Stone Bank is also within the town's borders. Long ago, a very early Swedish-American settlement called New Upsala was located here.
Geography of Merton
Merton covers a total area of about 28.3 square miles (73.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 25.7 square miles (66.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers), is water. This means Merton has many lakes and waterways.
The town is part of what people call the "Lake Country" area of Waukesha County. This name comes from the many beautiful lakes found in this region.
Merton's Population & People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 6,025 | — | |
| 1990 | 6,430 | 6.7% | |
| 2000 | 7,988 | 24.2% | |
| 2010 | 8,338 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 8,277 | −0.7% | |
Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a process called a census. The numbers above show how Merton's population has grown over the years.
According to the census from 2000, there were 7,988 people living in the town. These people lived in 2,706 households, and 2,278 of these were families. The population density was about 310 people per square mile (119.8 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Merton in 2000 were White (98.65%). A small number were Black, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified as being from two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (43.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (77.9%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.95 people, and the average family had about 3.26 people.
The population in Merton was spread out in terms of age. About 30.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 8.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 38 years.
Notable People from Merton
Several interesting people who became well-known were either born in or lived in the Town of Merton:
- Ephraim Beaumont: He was a Wisconsin State Representative. This means he was elected to help make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
- Chester Dempsey: He was born in Merton and later became a Wisconsin State Senator. A state senator also helps create laws, usually in a different part of the state government.
- Judson Hall: Another person born in Merton who became a Wisconsin State Representative.
- James Barney Marsh: He was a famous bridge designer. He created many bridges, and he was born right here in the Town of Merton.
See also
In Spanish: Merton (condado de Waukesha, Wisconsin) para niños
