Mercer, Wisconsin
Mercer: civil town in Iron County, Wisconsin
About
Mercer is a town located in the county of Iron in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,407 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,387 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mercer
| Population | 1,387 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | Iron County |
| Postal code | 54547 |
| Area | 184.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.1655,-90.0627 |
| Altitude | 1,611 feet / 491 meters |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:59:47 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Mercer is located at 46°9'56"N 90°3'46"W (46.1655000, -90.0626600).
Mercer map
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Mercer decreased by 1.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,407 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,421 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,407 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,396 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,407 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,376 | -2.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,365 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,371 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,378 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,381 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,387 | 0.43% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mercer, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169992 | Gogebic Community College | Ironwood (MI) | 49938 |
Closest post offices linked to Mercer.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer Post Office | Mercer (WI) | 54547 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Mercer, Pennsylvania borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 1,865 people.
- Mercer, Maine town in the U. with a population of 637 people.
- Mercer, Missouri city in Missouri, USA with a population of 296 people.
- Mercer, North Dakota city in the U. with a population of 38 people.
Other cities in Iron County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iron County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Lake | 2,746 | Unincorporated community in Iron County, Wisconsin |
| Hurley | 1,424 | City in and county seat of Iron County, Wisconsin |
| Montreal | 752 | City in Iron County, Wisconsin |
| Kimball | 497 | Human settlement in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Germania | 327 | United States of America town |
| Saxon | 318 | Town in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Pence | 160 | Civil town in Iron County, Wisconsin |
| Gurney | 159 | Civil town in Iron County, Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
Mercer distances to largest Wisconsin cities