Merced County, California
CA · FIPS 06047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 290,201 | — | #248 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,510 | -12.8% | #1,592 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 31.8 years | -18.3% | #3,138 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $391,800 | +39.0% | #310 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,343 | +15.5% | #369 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | +51.5% | #2,577 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Merced County has a population of 290,201, making it the #248 most populous county in the US. The median age is 31.8 years, which is 18.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Merced County is $65,510, ranking #1,592 out of 3,222 counties — 12.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.1% and unemployment stands at 10.5%.
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The median home value in Merced County is $391,800 (+39.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,343/mo and the homeownership rate is 54.0%.
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91.9% of residents in Merced County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% above the national rate.
About Merced County, California
Merced County, California has a total population of 290,201, making it the 248th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Merced County is 31.8 years, which is 18.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Merced County is $65,510, which ranks #1,592 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5%.
The median home value in Merced County is $391,800, 39.0% above the national median. Renters in Merced County pay a median gross rent of $1,343 per month. The homeownership rate is 54.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Merced County, 15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.8 min.
Merced County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (23.2%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (7.1%).
All data for Merced County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.