Merced County
Merced County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,548. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 32,151 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $90,100. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.
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How many people live in Merced County, California?
Merced County, California has about 178,403 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Merced County, California?
The typical household in Merced County, California earns about $25,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Merced County, California expensive?
In Merced County, California, the median home is worth about $90,100, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.
How educated are people in Merced County, California?
About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Merced County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Merced County, California?
About 19.9% of people in Merced County, California live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024