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Mercer County

New Jersey · 387,340 residents · 224.478 sq mi
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Mercer County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $290,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% 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
387,340
+10%since 2000
from 350,761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,726 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+7%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
320K338K357K375K393K1990201020202024Mercer County
2024386K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,306
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,613 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,532
+60%since 2000
from $27,914 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,311
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $727 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+37%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(225,284)
Black19.4%(67,922)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(33,898)
Asian4.9%(17,250)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.1%(228,384)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(168,580)
Black18.7%(72,364)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(84,177)
Asian12.5%(48,330)
Other2.2%(8,367)
Diversity Score88%(340,876)
Segregation Score46.4%(179,896)
Diversity Score
88
+35%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.6%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
23.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mercer County, New Jersey?

Mercer County, New Jersey has about 387,340 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mercer County, New Jersey earns about $83,306 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 $290,100, and the typical rent is about $1,311 a month.

How educated are people in Mercer County, New Jersey?

About 43.5% 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 11.1% 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 61,516 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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