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Mercer

North Dakota · 88 residents · 0.222 sq mi
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Mercer is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $157,100. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 89% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 253%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88
+2%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
396 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
−5%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
365676961161990201020202024Mercer
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,214
+185%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,377
+187%since 2000
from $18,937 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
+49.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food10.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,100
+253%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(1)
Diversity Score16.8%(15)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
−1%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+28.4 ptssince 2011
from 41.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
Female
45.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mercer, North Dakota?

Mercer, North Dakota has about 88 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mercer, North Dakota earns about $123,214 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 $157,100.

How educated are people in Mercer, North Dakota?

About 21.5% 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 5.3% 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 3 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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