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Mercer

Missouri · 318 residents · 0.368 sq mi
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Mercer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,656. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $39,200. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 51% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
318
−7%since 2000
from 342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
864 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 929 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
+7%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2433033624214811990201020202024Mercer
2024325
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,656
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,906 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,156
+12%since 2000
from $13,493 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction23.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$196
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−44.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+72%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(339)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score4%(13)
Diversity Score
4
+445%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.8%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mercer, Missouri?

Mercer, Missouri has about 318 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mercer, Missouri?

The typical household in Mercer, Missouri earns about $22,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mercer, Missouri expensive?

In Mercer, Missouri, the median home is worth about $39,200, and the typical rent is about $196 a month.

How educated are people in Mercer, Missouri?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mercer, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mercer, Missouri?

About 20.7% of people in Mercer, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mercer, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Mercer, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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