Merced County
Merced County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,532. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $110,900. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the California median.
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How many people live in Merced County, California?
Merced County, California has about 210,554 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Merced County, California?
The typical household in Merced County, California earns about $35,532 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 $110,900, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.
How educated are people in Merced County, California?
About 11.0% 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 21.7% of people in Merced County, California live below the federal poverty line.
Has Merced County, California grown since 1990?
Yes, Merced County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,151 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024