Merton (village), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Merton, Wisconsin
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Location of Merton in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.39 sq mi (8.78 km2) |
| • Land | 3.32 sq mi (8.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,441 |
| • Density | 1,134.50/sq mi (438.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-51400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569376 |
Merton is a small village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. In 2020, about 3,441 people lived there. The village is also partly inside the larger Town of Merton.
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Merton's Location and Size
Merton is found in an area of Waukesha County known as Lake Country. It is located at 43°8'28" North and 88°18'34" West. The village covers a total area of about 3.07 square miles (7.95 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.00 square miles (7.77 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Merton?
The number of people living in Merton has grown a lot over the years. In 1880, only 210 people lived there. By 2020, the population had increased to 3,441.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 210 | — | |
| 1930 | 232 | — | |
| 1940 | 254 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 343 | 35.0% | |
| 1960 | 407 | 18.7% | |
| 1970 | 646 | 58.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,045 | 61.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,199 | 14.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,926 | 60.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,346 | 73.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,441 | 2.8% | |
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Merton's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 3,346 people living in Merton. These people lived in 1,020 households, with 934 of them being families. The village had about 1,115 people per square mile.
Most people in Merton were White (95.5%). Other groups included African American (0.7%), Native American (0.3%), and Asian (1.5%). About 2.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (55.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (83.1%) were married couples living together. The average household had 3.28 people, and the average family had 3.44 people.
The average age in Merton was 37.8 years. About 34.8% of residents were under 18. Also, 5.4% of residents were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.9%) and females (48.1%).
Schools in Merton
Students in Merton attend local schools. Younger students go to Merton Primary School, which teaches grades 4K (four-year-old kindergarten) through 4th grade. Older students attend Merton Intermediate School for grades 5 through 8. After intermediate school, students usually go to Arrowhead High School.
Famous People from Merton
- Judson Hall was a Wisconsin State Representative. He lived in Merton and also served as the village president of Hartland.
See also
In Spanish: Merton (Wisconsin) para niños
