Mercer (CDP), Wisconsin
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, Wisconsin | |
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Downtown Mercer | |
Location in Iron County and the state of Wisconsin. | |
| Coordinates: 46°09′0″N 90°03′46″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Iron |
| Town | Mercer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.479 sq mi (14.19 km2) |
| • Land | 4.452 sq mi (11.53 km2) |
| • Water | 1.027 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,601 ft (488 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 516 |
| • Density | 94/sq mi (36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 54547 |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569357 |
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.