U.S. County · Profile

Mercer County

42.4KTotal Population
92Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+3.67%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Mercer County has a population of 42,439 as of 2023. It is located in Ohio.

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):2.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White96.0%40,741
Two or More Races2.1%891
Hispanic or Latino2.0%849
Asian0.6%255
Black or African American0.5%212
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.5%212
Some Other Race0.2%85
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%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
$73,278
1.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$33,892
11.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
6.4%
44.3% below national average
Median Age
39.4 years

Income & Poverty

$73,278Median Household Income
$33,892Per Capita Income
6.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$73,278$87,555
Families$95,357$102,844
Married-couple Families$95,357$106,800
Nonfamily Households$44,412$47,965

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, Ohio.

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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