Mercer
Census-designated place in Iron County, Wisconsin
Mercer is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Iron County, Wisconsin, with 551 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,601 ft (488 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lac du Flambeau, 15.4 miles SE.
- 551residents (2020 Census)
- 1,601 ftelevation · 488 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.5 km²
- 124 / sq mipopulation density
- 54547ZIP code
About Mercer
Mercer is an unincorporated census-designated place located in the town of Mercer, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Mercer is located on US Highway 51 (US 51), 20.5 miles (33.0 km) south-southeast of Hurley. Mercer has a post office with ZIP code 54547. As of the 2010 census, its population is 516.
Mercer identifies itself as the "Loon Capital of the World" in order to promote tourism. This is based on a wildlife study that found Mercer had the highest concentration of common loons in the world. In front of the Mercer Chamber of Commerce's information center, there is a 16-foot (4.9 m), 2,000-pound (910 kg) statue named "Claire de Loon." Mercer also hosts an annual "Loon Day" festival, which features a large arts and crafts fair, live music and a loon calling contest.
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Living in Mercer
- Median household income
- $37,917
- Median home value
- $212,500
- Median rent
- $334/mo
- Median age
- 61.7
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Mercer had 551 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 551 |
|---|---|
| Density | 124 per sq mi (48 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mercer at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Iron County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 551 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.45 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,601 ft (488 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1613° N, 90.0418° W |
| ZIP code | 54547 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5551175 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mercer
- Lac du Flambeau15.4 mi SE
- Boulder Junction18.8 mi E
- Pence20.3 mi NW
- Ironwood, MI20.8 mi N
- Montreal21.1 mi NW
- Hurley21.2 mi NW
- Iron Belt21.3 mi NW
- Ramsay, MI21.4 mi N
- Marenisco, MI21.5 mi NE
- Bessemer, MI21.9 mi N
- Wakefield, MI22.4 mi N
- Butternut24.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Mercer
What county is Mercer in?
Mercer is in Iron County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Mercer, WI?
551 people lived in Mercer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mercer, WI?
The ZIP code of Mercer is 54547.
What is the elevation of Mercer?
1,601 feet (488 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mercer?
Lac du Flambeau (15.4 mi), Boulder Junction (18.8 mi), Pence (20.3 mi), Ironwood (20.8 mi), Montreal (21.1 mi).
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