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Mercer

Wisconsin · 365 residents · 4.452 sq mi
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Mercer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,917. Population has fallen 32% since 2023, a loss of 174 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $212,500. With a median age of 61.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

365
−32%since 2023
from 539 in 2023
2010 – 2024
82 / sq mi
−32%since 2023
from 121 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
61.7
+13%since 2023
from 54.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
336423510597684201020202024Mercer
2024365
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,917
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,528 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$35,449
+8%since 2023
from $32,936 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
17.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.446
−1%since 2023
from 0.449 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$212,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $209,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$334
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $525 in 2023
US average: $1,442
71.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 71.5% in 2023
28.2% rent
49.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
45.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
11.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.6
+38%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(522)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(9)
Diversity Score7.7%(41)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(357)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(20)
5
−30%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
+2%since 2023
from 18.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
93.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
9.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
52.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
12.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
23.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
52.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.5% in 2023
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
17.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
87.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Mercer, Wisconsin?

Mercer, Wisconsin has about 365 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mercer, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Mercer, Wisconsin earns about $37,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mercer, Wisconsin expensive?

In Mercer, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $212,500, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Mercer, Wisconsin?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mercer, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mercer, Wisconsin?

About 17.8% of people in Mercer, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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