Merrillan, WI Demographics

A map of Merrillan's Population by Race

Merrillan, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 527, a decrease from the 562 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.0% White, 8.3% Native American/Other, 6.5% Multiracial, 4.7% Hispanic, 2.5% Black, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Merrillan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Merrillan has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Merrillan, that probability was 32.9% in 2020 and 39.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Merrillan is ranked the 530th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Merrillan was ranked the 504th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Merrillan's White Population

406 residents of Merrillan, or 77.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Merrillan is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Merrillan ranks 695th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrillan's White population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of Merrillan's population has decreased from 81.3% to 77.0%.

Merrillan is more White than neighboring Mission (4.3% White), and Sand Pillow (0% White). Merrillan is less White than neighboring Alma Center (83.7% White), Humbird (92.3% White), and Hatfield (97.9% White).

Merrillan's Black Population

13 residents of Merrillan, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Merrillan is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Merrillan ranks 146th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrillan's Black population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Black residents' share of Merrillan's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.5%.

Merrillan is more Black than neighboring Alma Center (0% Black), Humbird (0.3% Black), Hatfield (0% Black), and Mission (1.4% Black). Merrillan is less Black than neighboring Sand Pillow (3.4% Black).

Merrillan's Asian Population

5 residents of Merrillan, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Merrillan is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Merrillan ranks 366th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrillan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Merrillan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Merrillan is more Asian than neighboring Alma Center (0% Asian), Hatfield (0% Asian), and Sand Pillow (0% Asian). Merrillan is less Asian than neighboring Humbird (1.3% Asian).

Merrillan's Hispanic Population

25 residents of Merrillan, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Merrillan is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Merrillan ranks 139th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrillan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Merrillan's population has decreased from 6.6% to 4.7%.

Merrillan is more Hispanic than neighboring Hatfield (0% Hispanic). Merrillan is less Hispanic than neighboring Alma Center (10.5% Hispanic), Humbird (6% Hispanic), Mission (6.9% Hispanic), and Sand Pillow (8.5% Hispanic).

Merrillan's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Merrillan, or 8.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Merrillan is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Merrillan ranks 45th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrillan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 63.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Merrillan's population has increased from 4.8% to 8.3%.

Merrillan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alma Center (0% Native American/Other), Humbird (0% Native American/Other), and Hatfield (1.6% Native American/Other). Merrillan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mission (81.4% Native American/Other), and Sand Pillow (84.1% Native American/Other).

Merrillan's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Merrillan, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Merrillan is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Merrillan ranks 61st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrillan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Merrillan's population has increased from 5.5% to 6.5%.

Merrillan is more Multiracial than neighboring Alma Center (5.8% Multiracial), Humbird (0% Multiracial), Hatfield (0.5% Multiracial), Mission (5.2% Multiracial), and Sand Pillow (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.