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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

Total population
128
+110%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
74 / sq mi
+110%since 2023
from 35 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.9
−16%since 2023
from 60.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
417110113016020202024Mercer
2024128
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5469.5%(89)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6422.7%(29)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.8%(10)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$48,175
+15%since 2023
from $41,775 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+27.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
−17%since 2023
from 0.371 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services34.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German84.4%(108)
RANKED:Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+31.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.6% in 2023
Female
45.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married58.6%(41)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced41.4%(29)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married82.8%(48)
Widowed17.2%(10)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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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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