Merrimac village, Wisconsin
Merrimac village profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Merrimac village is a geographic entity located in Sauk County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 523. The land area covers 0.82 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 523 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs | ±8.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 231 | ±47 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 310 | ±57 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 231 | ±47 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 79 | ±34 |
| Median Home Value | $276,600 | ±$24,793 |
| Median Gross Rent | $992 | ±$195 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,417 | ±$22,739 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,893 | ±$9,281 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | ±4.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 38 | ±26 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 290 | ±68 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.9% | ±3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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VILLAGE OF MERRIMAC
GUS Population: 526 (2024)
ID: 136586
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
100 COOK ST, MERRIMAC WI 53561-9533
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GUS Population: 66,486 (2024)
ID: 177073
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
505 BROADWAY ST, BARABOO WI 53913-2404
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Merrimac | PK-05 | Merrimac, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Baraboo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Waunakee, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Baraboo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Baraboo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Baraboo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Prairie du Sac, WI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 11-12 | Portage, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | De Forest, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | DeForest, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Paul Mitchell the School-Madison
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College Vocational | 22.4 mi away | 7021 Tree Lane, Madison, WI, 53717 |
6088075993
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LODI WOMAN'S CLUB PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 130 LODI ST., LODI, WI, 53555 |
(608) 592-4130
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Madison Area Technical College
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College | 23.1 mi away | 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI, 53704-2599 |
6082466100
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RUTH CULVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 540 WATER ST., PRAIRIE DU SAC, WI, 53578 |
(608) 643-8318
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East-West Healing Arts Institute
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College Vocational | 23.1 mi away | 6425 Normandy Lane, Madison, WI, 53719-1133 |
6082401600
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GEORGE CULVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 615 PHILLIPS BLVD., SAUK CITY, WI, 53583 |
(608) 643-8346
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Academy of Beauty Professionals
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College Vocational | 23.2 mi away | 6414 Odana Road, Madison, WI, 53719 |
6087095204
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CARNEGIE-SCHADDE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 230 FOURTH AVE., BARABOO, WI, 53913 |
(608) 356-6166
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Herzing University-Madison
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College | 23.3 mi away | 5218 E. Terrace Dr., Madison, WI, 53718 |
8005821227
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POYNETTE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 118 N. MAIN ST., POYNETTE, WI, 53955 |
(608) 635-7577
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LODI, WI US, located 6.1 miles from Merrimac village. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4° | 9.6° | 18.5° | 1.50" | — |
| February | 32.4° | 12.4° | 22.4° | 1.52" | — |
| March | 44.6° | 23.5° | 34.0° | 2.18" | — |
| April | 57.8° | 34.6° | 46.2° | 4.03" | — |
| May | 70.7° | 47.0° | 58.9° | 4.60" | — |
| June | 80.4° | 57.2° | 68.8° | 5.39" | — |
| July | 83.9° | 60.7° | 72.3° | 4.88" | — |
| August | 81.4° | 58.7° | 70.1° | 4.35" | — |
| September | 74.2° | 50.0° | 62.1° | 3.76" | — |
| October | 61.1° | 39.0° | 50.1° | 2.97" | — |
| November | 46.0° | 27.9° | 36.9° | 2.30" | — |
| December | 33.4° | 17.1° | 25.2° | 1.74" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimac village | Village | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lake Wisconsin CDP | CDP | 1.7 mi | — |
| Lodi city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Bluffview CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Prairie du Sac village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
| Baraboo city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5511151325. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.