Mercer County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29129 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,482 | — | #3,001 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,679 | -16.6% | #1,829 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.4 years | +9.0% | #1,376 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $104,900 | -62.8% | #2,921 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $590 | -49.3% | #3,066 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | +6.9% | #1,633 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mercer County has a population of 3,482, making it the #3,001 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mercer County is $62,679, ranking #1,829 out of 3,222 counties — 16.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.5% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Mercer County is $104,900 (-62.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $590/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.0%.
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90.8% of residents in Mercer County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.
About Mercer County, Missouri
Mercer County, Missouri has a total population of 3,482, making it the 3,001st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mercer County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mercer County is $62,679, which ranks #1,829 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Mercer County is $104,900, 62.8% below the national median. Renters in Mercer County pay a median gross rent of $590 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mercer County, 18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.7 min.
Mercer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Mercer County, Missouri 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.