U.S. County · Profile

Mercer County

3.5KTotal Population
8Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-7.64%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Mercer County has a population of 3,469 as of 2023. It is located in Missouri.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Mercer County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White94.4%3,275
Two or More Races3.0%104
Hispanic or Latino3.0%104
Asian0.9%31
American Indian/Alaska Native0.7%24
Some Other Race0.7%24
Black or African American0.3%10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Mercer County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$55,592
25.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,850
30.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.9%
29.6% above national average
Median Age
41.7 years

Income & Poverty

$55,592Median Household Income
$26,850Per Capita Income
14.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$55,592$67,162
Families$76,875$83,255
Married-couple Families$76,875$86,100
Nonfamily Households$27,159$29,332

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Mercer County, Missouri.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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