Merton, WI Demographics

A map of Merton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,276	3,181	92.3%	92.4%
Multiracial	116	92	3.3%	2.7%
Asian	88	62	2.5%	1.8%
Hispanic	55	63	1.5%	1.8%
Black	10	26	0.3%	0.8%
Native American/Other	5	17	0.1%	0.5%

Merton, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 3,550, an increase from the 3,441 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.3% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Merton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Merton is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Merton, that probability was 14.4% in 2020 and 14.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Merton is ranked the 195th 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). Merton was ranked the 194th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Merton's White Population

3,276 residents of Merton, or 92.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Merton is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Merton ranks 294th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merton's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Merton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 92.3%.

Merton is more White than neighboring Hartland (84.5% White), Chenequa (91.4% White), Pewaukee (87.8% White), and Sussex (83.5% White). Merton is less White than neighboring North Lake (96.8% White).

Merton's Black Population

10 residents of Merton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Merton is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Merton ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merton's Black population has declined by an estimated 61.5%. Black residents' share of Merton's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Merton is more Black than neighboring North Lake (0% Black), and Chenequa (0% Black). Merton is less Black than neighboring Hartland (0.6% Black), Pewaukee (0.5% Black), and Sussex (1.9% Black).

Merton's Asian Population

88 residents of Merton, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Merton is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Merton ranks 105th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 41.9%. Asian residents' share of Merton's population has increased from 1.8% to 2.5%.

Merton is more Asian than neighboring North Lake (0% Asian), and Chenequa (2% Asian). Merton is less Asian than neighboring Hartland (4.1% Asian), and Sussex (8% Asian).

Merton's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Merton, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Merton is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Merton ranks 590th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Merton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Merton is less Hispanic than neighboring Hartland (5% Hispanic), North Lake (2.9% Hispanic), Chenequa (2.6% Hispanic), Pewaukee (4.4% Hispanic), and Sussex (1.9% Hispanic).

Merton's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Merton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Merton is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Merton ranks 477th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Merton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Merton is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Lake (0% Native American/Other), Chenequa (0% Native American/Other), and Pewaukee (0% Native American/Other). Merton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hartland (0.3% Native American/Other).

Merton's Multiracial Population

116 residents of Merton, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Merton is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Merton ranks 521st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Merton's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.3%.

Merton is more Multiracial than neighboring North Lake (0.3% Multiracial). Merton is less Multiracial than neighboring Hartland (5.4% Multiracial), Chenequa (4% Multiracial), Pewaukee (4.8% Multiracial), and Sussex (4.6% 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.