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Mercer County

Ohio · 40,814 residents · 462.447 sq mi
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Mercer County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $125,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,814
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40,924 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
88 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+10%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K40K41K42K43K1990201020202024Mercer County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,719
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,742 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,348
+21%since 2000
from $18,531 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(40,014)
Black0.1%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(470)
Asian0.3%(113)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(1,547)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(39,453)
Black0.2%(91)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(614)
Asian0.4%(180)
Other0.8%(334)
Diversity Score7.3%(2,996)
Diversity Score
7
+94%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mercer County, Ohio?

Mercer County, Ohio has about 40,814 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mercer County, Ohio?

The typical household in Mercer County, Ohio earns about $49,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mercer County, Ohio expensive?

In Mercer County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $125,600, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Mercer County, Ohio?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mercer County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mercer County, Ohio?

About 8.3% of people in Mercer County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mercer County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Mercer County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,371 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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