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Mercerville

New Jersey · 13,230 residents · 3.688 sq mi
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Mercerville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,262. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $286,600. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,230
+5%vs 2011
vs 12,616 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,587 / sq mi
+5%vs 2011
vs 3,421 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
−4%vs 2011
vs 44.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,262
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $85,599 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,732
−6%vs 2011
vs $36,058 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.344 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $280,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,071
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,124 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−23.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.8% in 2011
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+13%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(11,017)
Black4.2%(529)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(340)
Asian5%(631)
Other0.8%(99)
Diversity Score29%(3,665)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(11,189)
Black3.7%(491)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(907)
Asian3.7%(486)
Other1.1%(140)
Diversity Score34.4%(4,553)
Diversity Score
34
+18%vs 2011
vs 29 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 23.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.4% in 2011
Female
52.5%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.6% in 2011
Foreign born
9.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mercerville, New Jersey?

Mercerville, New Jersey has about 13,230 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mercerville, New Jersey earns about $77,262 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 $286,600, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Mercerville, New Jersey?

About 27.3% 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 2.5% of people in Mercerville, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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