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Mercer County

Population 22,662 · ACS 2020-2024

Median Household Income
$64,824
Median Home Value
$202,300
Median Gross Rent
$831/mo
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Homeownership Rate
75.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.9%
Median Age
42.9

Population Over Time

Mercer County grew 8.1% from 2014 to 2024.

2014
21,311
2016
21,411
2018
21,516
2020
21,690
2022
22,662
2024
23,028

Business & Industry

Mercer County has 359 business establishments employing 5,351 people.

Other services (except public administration)
58
Construction
44
Health care and social assistance
38
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34
Accommodation and food services
33
Finance and insurance
24
Real estate and rental and leasing
13
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
8

Establishments by industry sector. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ACS 2020-2024.

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