Merced Metro
Merced 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.
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How many people live in Merced, CA?
Merced, CA has about 210,554 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Merced, CA?
The typical household in Merced, CA earns about $35,532 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 $110,900, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.
How educated are people in Merced, CA?
About 11.0% 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 21.7% of people in Merced, CA live below the federal poverty line.
Has Merced, CA grown since 1990?
Yes, Merced, CA 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 · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024