CITY
Mercer
Tennessee · 128 residents · 1.741 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 67 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024128
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+27.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services34.8%
Information11.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
53.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Mercer, Tennessee?
Mercer, Tennessee has about 128 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Mercer, Tennessee?
About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mercer, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Mercer, Tennessee?
About 7.8% of people in Mercer, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.
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TennesseeDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024