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 |
| Altitude : | 1,611 feet / 491 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:45:08 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mercer is located at 46°9'56"N 90°3'46"W (46.1655000, -90.0626600).
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Demographics
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 |
Mercer zip code is 54547.
County name: Iron, County
fips: 55051
Schools in Mercer
College & universities near Mercer, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169992 | Gogebic Community College | Ironwood (MI) | 49938 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Mercer , Pennsylvania borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 1,865 people.
- Mercer , Maine town in the U.S. state of Maine 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.S. state of North Dakota 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
