Mercer County, North Dakota
ND · FIPS 38057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,337 | — | #2,626 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,946 | +7.7% | #541 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,244 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $198,500 | -29.6% | #1,422 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,031 | -11.3% | #901 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | -23.3% | #712 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mercer County has a population of 8,337, making it the #2,626 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mercer County is $80,946, ranking #541 out of 3,222 counties — 7.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Mercer County is $198,500 (-29.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,031/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.1%.
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92.4% of residents in Mercer County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Mercer County, North Dakota
Mercer County, North Dakota has a total population of 8,337, making it the 2,626th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mercer County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mercer County is $80,946, which ranks #541 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Mercer County is $198,500, 29.6% below the national median. Renters in Mercer County pay a median gross rent of $1,031 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mercer County, 23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.8 min.
Mercer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%).
All data for Mercer County, North Dakota 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.