U.S. County · Profile

Mercer County

8.3KTotal Population
8Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-3.76%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Mercer County has a population of 8,309 as of 2023. It is located in North Dakota.

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):2.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White91.9%7,636
American Indian/Alaska Native3.4%283
Hispanic or Latino2.6%216
Two or More Races2.0%166
Some Other Race1.7%141
Asian0.7%58
Black or African American0.3%25
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
$82,155
10.2% above national average
Per Capita Income
$39,783
3.8% above national average
Poverty Rate
9.6%
16.5% below national average
Median Age
44.0 years

Income & Poverty

$82,155Median Household Income
$39,783Per Capita Income
9.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$82,155$94,760
Families$105,944$108,124
Married-couple Families$105,944$118,657
Nonfamily Households$49,722$53,700

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, North Dakota.

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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