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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mercedes

Texas · 13,649 residents · 11.799 sq mi
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Mercedes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,064. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,500. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,649
+8%since 1990
from 12,694 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,157 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,076 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.4
+9%since 1990
from 26.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Mercedes
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,064
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,908 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,658
+65%since 1990
from $5,237 in 1990
US average: $21,522
36.4%
−12.4 ptssince 1990
from 48.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$293
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $192 in 1990
US average: $602
63.9%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
36.1% rent
1.6
−31%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(10,213)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino91.1%(11,570)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score73.1%(9,285)
2000
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(1,328)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino90%(12,286)
Asian0%(6)
Diversity Score22.3%(3,045)
22
−70%since 1990
from 73 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.0%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 41.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−13%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mercedes, Texas?

Mercedes, Texas has about 13,649 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mercedes, Texas?

The typical household in Mercedes, Texas earns about $23,064 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mercedes, Texas expensive?

In Mercedes, Texas, the median home is worth about $37,500, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in Mercedes, Texas?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mercedes, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mercedes, Texas?

About 36.4% of people in Mercedes, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mercedes, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mercedes, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 955 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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