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Mercer

Wisconsin · 551 residents · 4.452 sq mi
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Mercer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,571. Population has grown 17% since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $244,100. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
551
+17%since 2019
from 469 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
124 / sq mi
+17%since 2019
from 105 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.3
+1%since 2019
from 55.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
336423510597684201020202024Mercer
2024365
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,571
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,633
+11%since 2019
from $29,334 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 23.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $179,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $386 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+18.9 ptssince 2019
from 59.4% in 2019
21.7% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+2%since 2019
from 4.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(417)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(29)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other4.1%(19)
Diversity Score25.5%(120)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(525)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other3.4%(18)
Diversity Score11.6%(64)
Diversity Score
12
−55%since 2019
from 25 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 16.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 97.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+3%since 2019
from 22.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 75.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
Female
51.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mercer, Wisconsin?

Mercer, Wisconsin has about 551 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mercer, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Mercer, Wisconsin earns about $53,571 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 $244,100, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Mercer, Wisconsin?

About 21.3% 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 8.5% of people in Mercer, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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