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Mercerville

New Jersey · 13,535 residents · 3.688 sq mi
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Mercerville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,277. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $358,600. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,535
−1%since 2023
from 13,693 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,670 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 3,713 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+8%since 2023
from 41.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
12K13K13K14K15K201020202024Mercerville
202414K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,277
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $125,678 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,335
+7%since 2023
from $48,985 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 70.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
−4%since 2023
from 0.355 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$358,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $330,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,621
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,704 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 83.8% in 2023
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+6%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(9,459)
Black6.8%(934)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(2,424)
Asian3.8%(516)
Other2.6%(360)
Diversity Score60.6%(8,296)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(9,559)
Black6.4%(871)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(2,219)
Asian4.2%(562)
Other2.4%(324)
Diversity Score58.5%(7,916)
Diversity Score
58
−3%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+4%since 2023
from 22.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
Female
49.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
Foreign born
10.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mercerville, New Jersey?

Mercerville, New Jersey has about 13,535 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mercerville, New Jersey?

The typical household in Mercerville, New Jersey earns about $128,277 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mercerville, New Jersey expensive?

In Mercerville, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $358,600, and the typical rent is about $1,621 a month.

How educated are people in Mercerville, New Jersey?

About 43.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mercerville, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mercerville, New Jersey?

About 3.2% of people in Mercerville, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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