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Mercedes

Texas · 15,570 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 $23,093. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,400. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
15,570
+14%since 2000
from 13,649 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,320 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Mercedes
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,093
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,064 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,430
+20%since 2000
from $8,658 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$406
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+40%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(1,328)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino90%(12,286)
Asian0%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.3%(3,045)
2010
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(1,205)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino91.9%(14,302)
Asian0%(5)
Other0.1%(16)
Diversity Score18.3%(2,852)
Diversity Score
18
−18%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
22.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mercedes, Texas?

Mercedes, Texas has about 15,570 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mercedes, Texas?

The typical household in Mercedes, Texas earns about $23,093 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 $52,400, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Mercedes, Texas?

About 10.1% 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 43.6% 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 2,876 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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