Merced Metro
Merced 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.
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How many people live in Merced, CA?
Merced, CA has about 178,403 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Merced, CA?
The typical household in Merced, CA earns about $25,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Merced, CA expensive?
In Merced, CA, the median home is worth about $90,100, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.
How educated are people in Merced, CA?
About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Merced, CA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Merced, CA?
About 19.9% of people in Merced, CA live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024