Mercer County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 109,257 | — | #574 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,976 | -20.2% | #2,085 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.1 years | +15.9% | #730 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $164,000 | -41.8% | #1,938 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $843 | -27.5% | #1,804 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | +4.4% | #1,568 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mercer County has a population of 109,257, making it the #574 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mercer County is $59,976, ranking #2,085 out of 3,222 counties — 20.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Mercer County is $164,000 (-41.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $843/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.4%.
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93.6% of residents in Mercer County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Mercer County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 109,257, making it the 574th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mercer County is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mercer County is $59,976, which ranks #2,085 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Mercer County is $164,000, 41.8% below the national median. Renters in Mercer County pay a median gross rent of $843 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mercer County, 25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.
Mercer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.6%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
All data for Mercer County, Pennsylvania 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.