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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Mercer County

New Jersey · 350,761 residents · 224.478 sq mi
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The short version

Mercer County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,613. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $143,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
350,761
+8%since 1990
from 325,824 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,563 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,451 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.0
+5%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
320K338K357K375K393K1990201020202024Mercer County
2024386K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,613
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,227 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,914
+47%since 1990
from $18,936 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $136,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $570 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
33.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−24%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(244,880)
Black18.8%(61,253)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(18,723)
Asian3%(9,894)
Diversity Score57.3%(186,808)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(225,284)
Black19.4%(67,922)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(33,898)
Asian4.9%(17,250)
Diversity Score65.1%(228,384)
Diversity Score
65
+14%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 29.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−11%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Mercer County to nearby counties

MERCER COUNTY VS
Middlesex County
Income$111,549+97%
Home value$462,900+222%
Population883,335+121%
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MERCER COUNTY VS
Somerset County
Income$140,374+148%
Home value$552,100+284%
Population356,486−11%
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MERCER COUNTY VS
Bucks County
Income$114,764+103%
Home value$445,700+210%
Population647,828+62%
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MERCER COUNTY VS
Hunterdon County
Income$141,715+150%
Home value$517,200+260%
Population131,781−67%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mercer County, New Jersey?

Mercer County, New Jersey has about 350,761 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mercer County, New Jersey?

The typical household in Mercer County, New Jersey earns about $56,613 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mercer County, New Jersey expensive?

In Mercer County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $143,600, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Mercer County, New Jersey?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mercer County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mercer County, New Jersey?

About 8.6% of people in Mercer County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mercer County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Mercer County, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,937 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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