Mercer County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39107 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,484 | — | #1,157 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,782 | +2.2% | #736 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,297 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $210,600 | -25.3% | #1,299 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $804 | -30.9% | #2,068 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | -42.1% | #248 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mercer County has a population of 42,484, making it the #1,157 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mercer County is $76,782, ranking #736 out of 3,222 counties — 2.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.3% and unemployment stands at 1.6%.
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The median home value in Mercer County is $210,600 (-25.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $804/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.6%.
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96.4% of residents in Mercer County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% above the national rate.
About Mercer County, Ohio
Mercer County, Ohio has a total population of 42,484, making it the 1,157th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mercer County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mercer County is $76,782, which ranks #736 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6%.
The median home value in Mercer County is $210,600, 25.3% below the national median. Renters in Mercer County pay a median gross rent of $804 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mercer County, 21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.3 min.
Mercer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.2%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
All data for Mercer County, Ohio 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.