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Mercerville

New Jersey · 13,447 residents · 3.688 sq mi
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Mercerville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $260,300. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,447
+6%since 2019
from 12,730 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,646 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 3,452 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
−1%since 2019
from 44.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,969
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $98,107 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,179
Unchangedsince 2019
from $40,200 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 64.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $259,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,423
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,403 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 78.6% in 2019
19.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+1%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(9,940)
Black5.6%(715)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(1,510)
Asian2.3%(298)
Other2.1%(267)
Diversity Score46.5%(5,921)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71%(9,551)
Black6.7%(897)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(1,867)
Asian4.9%(661)
Other2.6%(346)
Diversity Score57.3%(7,710)
Diversity Score
57
+23%since 2019
from 47 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 35.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 93.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 23.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 82.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 69.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 38.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 45.3% in 2019
Female
54.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 54.7% in 2019
Foreign born
8.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mercerville, New Jersey?

Mercerville, New Jersey has about 13,447 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mercerville, New Jersey earns about $97,969 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 $260,300, and the typical rent is about $1,423 a month.

How educated are people in Mercerville, New Jersey?

About 38.0% 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 4.2% of people in Mercerville, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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