Mercer County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58,563 | — | #911 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,210 | -29.2% | #2,583 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,079 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $121,700 | -56.8% | #2,636 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $810 | -30.4% | #2,033 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | +30.8% | #2,210 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mercer County has a population of 58,563, making it the #911 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mercer County is $53,210, ranking #2,583 out of 3,222 counties — 29.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.5% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Mercer County is $121,700 (-56.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $810/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.9%.
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95.1% of residents in Mercer County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Mercer County, West Virginia
Mercer County, West Virginia has a total population of 58,563, making it the 911th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mercer County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mercer County is $53,210, which ranks #2,583 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Mercer County is $121,700, 56.8% below the national median. Renters in Mercer County pay a median gross rent of $810 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mercer County, 22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.7 min.
Mercer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.1%).
All data for Mercer County, West Virginia 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.