Mercer, Wisconsin population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mercer town decreased by 37. In this period, the peak population was 1,742 in the year 2002. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,734 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,741 | 7 | 0.40% |
| 2002 | 1,742 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2003 | 1,725 | -17 | -0.98% |
| 2004 | 1,722 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2005 | 1,716 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2006 | 1,676 | -40 | -2.33% |
| 2007 | 1,666 | -10 | -0.60% |
| 2008 | 1,661 | -5 | -0.30% |
| 2009 | 1,636 | -25 | -1.51% |
| 2010 | 1,410 | -226 | -13.81% |
| 2011 | 1,421 | 11 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 1,407 | -14 | -0.99% |
| 2013 | 1,396 | -11 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 1,407 | 11 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 1,376 | -31 | -2.20% |
| 2016 | 1,365 | -11 | -0.80% |
| 2017 | 1,370 | 5 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 1,374 | 4 | 0.29% |
| 2019 | 1,381 | 7 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 1,652 | 271 | 19.62% |
| 2021 | 1,668 | 16 | 0.97% |
| 2022 | 1,682 | 14 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 1,697 | 15 | 0.89% |
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Mercer, Wisconsin population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Mercer town's population decreased by 324 (18.69%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Mercer town's population increased by 242 (17.16%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Mercer town's population increased by 45 (2.72%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Mercer town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,697.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mercer town's population peaked in year 2002 at 1,742.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mercer town's population was lowest in year 2016 at 1,365.
Mercer, Wisconsin annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Mercer town grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Mercer town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.09% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.13% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Mercer town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.09% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Mercer town population grew the most, with an increase of 271 people (a 19.62% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Mercer town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 226 people (a 13.81% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Mercer, Wisconsin population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Mercer town's population increased by 29 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 14 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 15 (0.89%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Mercer, Wisconsin changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Mercer town increased by 301 (21.56%). The population was highest at 1,697 in the year 2023 and lowest at 1,365 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.13%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)