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Mercer

North Dakota · 94 residents · 0.222 sq mi
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Mercer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,821. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,400. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94
+9%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
423 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.5
+5%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
365676961161990201020202024Mercer
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,821
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,917
+26%since 2000
from $18,937 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing16.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
27.1%
−66.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
29.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+74%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(2)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+3%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
Female
37.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mercer, North Dakota?

Mercer, North Dakota has about 94 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mercer, North Dakota?

The typical household in Mercer, North Dakota earns about $39,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mercer, North Dakota expensive?

In Mercer, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $71,400.

How educated are people in Mercer, North Dakota?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mercer, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mercer, North Dakota?

About 13.0% of people in Mercer, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mercer, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Mercer, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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