Mercer County, NJ

Mercer County Overview

383,732
TOTAL POPULATION
189,495
MALE POPULATION
194,237
FEMALE POPULATION
97.56
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.50
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$50,053
PER CAPITA INCOME
$120,093
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$92,697
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,935
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
198,759
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mercer County Area Codes

Race in Mercer County

The most populous races in Mercer County are White / Caucasian (206,314 | 53.8%), Black / African American (75,624 | 19.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (73,707 | 19.2%).
Race in Mercer County
Race# Population% Population
Asian46,76212.2%
Black / African American75,62419.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific990.0%
Hispanic or Latino73,70719.2%
Native / Alaskan1,0200.3%
White / Caucasian206,31453.8%
Two or more Races26,9647.0%
Some other Race26,9497.0%
Total383,732100.0%

Ancestry in Mercer County

The most populous ancestries reported in Mercer County are Italian (43,642 | 11.4%), Irish (39,898 | 10.4%), German (33,322 | 8.7%), Thai (28,045 | 7.3%), and Central American (23,247 | 6.1%), together accounting for 43.8% of all Mercer County residents.
Ancestry in Mercer County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2,4120.6%
Alaska Native160.0%
Albanian960.0%
American9,7202.5%
Apache330.0%
Arab2,9320.8%
Argentinean2930.1%
Armenian3600.1%
Australian1410.0%
Austrian7990.2%
Bangladeshi110.0%
Barbadian1060.0%
Basque570.0%
Belgian2810.1%
Belizean1900.1%
Bermudan30.0%
Bhutanese1,6970.4%
Blackfeet610.0%
Bolivian1800.1%
Brazilian7540.2%
British1,5720.4%
British West Indian2150.1%
Bulgarian2790.1%
Burmese3,4640.9%
Cambodian1240.0%
Canadian7190.2%
Carpatho Rusyn290.0%
Celtic940.0%
Central American23,2476.1%
Central American Indian6140.2%
Cherokee3170.1%
Chilean3910.1%
Chinese20.0%
Chippewa260.0%
Choctaw20.0%
Colombian2,4490.6%
Costa Rican2,0200.5%
Creek280.0%
Croatian2930.1%
Cuban1,2200.3%
Czech9490.3%
Czechoslovakian2570.1%
Danish9410.3%
Delaware850.0%
Dominican9,5882.5%
Dutch2,7630.7%
Eastern European2,5870.7%
Ecuadorian5,4991.4%
Egyptian1,1580.3%
English22,3535.8%
Estonian470.0%
Ethiopian2210.1%
European2,8660.7%
Filipino6710.2%
Finnish1050.0%
French4,6081.2%
French Canadian6120.2%
German33,3228.7%
Ghanaian9800.3%
Greek1,8130.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro950.0%
Guatemalan16,8224.4%
Guyanese4650.1%
Haitian5,1501.3%
Honduran2,5510.7%
Hungarian4,9831.3%
Icelander120.0%
Indian (Asian)10,7012.8%
Indonesian7110.2%
Iranian3280.1%
Iraqi800.0%
Irish39,89810.4%
Iroquois630.0%
Israeli3690.1%
Italian43,64211.4%
Jamaican2,5130.6%
Japanese90.0%
Jordanian530.0%
Kenyan2290.1%
Korean3,5440.9%
Laotian500.0%
Latvian2460.1%
Lebanese4520.1%
Liberian2,4340.6%
Lithuanian1,3840.4%
Luxembourger110.0%
Macedonian1510.0%
Malaysian40.0%
Maltese190.0%
Mexican5,0941.3%
Mexican American Indian640.0%
Mongolian580.0%
Moroccan4590.1%
Native Hawaiian1840.1%
New Zealander150.0%
Nicaraguan900.0%
Nigerian8880.2%
Northern European2110.1%
Norwegian1,2140.3%
Okinawan490.0%
Pakistani1550.0%
Palestinian4110.1%
Panamanian5830.2%
Paraguayan110.0%
Pennsylvania German3500.1%
Peruvian1,5310.4%
Polish20,7355.4%
Portuguese7410.2%
Puerto Rican18,4894.8%
Romanian1,0500.3%
Russian5,9991.6%
Salvadoran1,0500.3%
Samoan290.0%
Scandinavian4990.1%
Scotch-Irish1,0770.3%
Scottish3,6120.9%
Senegalese270.0%
Serbian1440.0%
Sierra Leonean330.0%
Sioux580.0%
Slavic2830.1%
Slovak1,4840.4%
Slovene830.0%
Somali110.0%
South African440.0%
South American11,3903.0%
South American Indian1160.0%
Spaniard1,0180.3%
Spanish3800.1%
Spanish American730.0%
Sri Lankan5700.2%
Subsaharan African7,3301.9%
Sudanese550.0%
Swedish1,5610.4%
Swiss4660.1%
Syrian680.0%
Thai28,0457.3%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian5040.1%
Turkish1,1530.3%
U.S. Virgin Islander1490.0%
Ugandan80.0%
Ukrainian2,4580.6%
Uruguayan1640.0%
Venezuelan6400.2%
Vietnamese1700.0%
Welsh1,3150.3%
West Indian5180.1%
Yugoslavian4100.1%
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Immigrants in Mercer County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mercer County came from Latin America (38,467 | 10.0%), Asia (34,545 | 9.0%), South Central Asia (20,962 | 5.5%), India (18,471 | 4.8%), and Central America (16,305 | 4.3%), together accounting for 33.5% of all Mercer County residents.
Immigrants in Mercer County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa8,3432.2%
Albania150.0%
Argentina1710.0%
Armenia20.0%
Asia34,5459.0%
Australia1350.0%
Austria680.0%
Bangladesh4850.1%
Barbados370.0%
Belarus880.0%
Belgium540.0%
Belize560.0%
Bolivia1720.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina580.0%
Brazil6060.2%
Bulgaria2050.1%
Cabo Verde480.0%
Cambodia320.0%
Cameroon720.0%
Canada7330.2%
Caribbean13,0113.4%
Central America16,3054.3%
Chile2550.1%
China6,1941.6%
Colombia1,9920.5%
Costa Rica1,3860.4%
Croatia420.0%
Cuba3120.1%
Czechoslovakia1680.0%
Denmark1630.0%
Dominica320.0%
Dominican Republic5,4471.4%
Eastern Africa8340.2%
Eastern Asia8,5122.2%
Eastern Europe6,2871.6%
Ecuador3,4780.9%
Egypt7040.2%
El Salvador7010.2%
England4850.1%
Eritrea1360.0%
Ethiopia680.0%
Europe12,1123.2%
France7150.2%
Germany1,1030.3%
Ghana9380.2%
Greece1950.1%
Grenada230.0%
Guatemala9,9572.6%
Guyana6340.2%
Haiti3,9621.0%
Honduras2,0710.5%
Hong Kong5210.1%
Hungary2540.1%
India18,4714.8%
Indonesia260.0%
Iran1430.0%
Iraq580.0%
Ireland2140.1%
Israel3740.1%
Italy1,1590.3%
Jamaica2,1820.6%
Japan6040.2%
Kazakhstan110.0%
Kenya3080.1%
Korea1,7140.4%
Kuwait70.0%
Latin America38,46710.0%
Latvia270.0%
Lebanon1240.0%
Liberia3,8111.0%
Lithuania790.0%
Malaysia2810.1%
Mexico1,8010.5%
Middle Africa820.0%
Moldova450.0%
Morocco1620.0%
Nepal1690.0%
Netherlands1930.1%
Nicaragua780.0%
Nigeria7610.2%
North Macedonia530.0%
Northern Africa1,1010.3%
Northern Europe1,8930.5%
Norway440.0%
Oceania1530.0%
Pakistan1,5020.4%
Panama1240.0%
Peru1,1180.3%
Philippines1,9660.5%
Poland2,8400.7%
Portugal1280.0%
Romania2940.1%
Russia9120.2%
Saudi Arabia280.0%
Scotland1060.0%
Senegal900.0%
Serbia230.0%
Sierra Leone890.0%
Singapore3580.1%
South Africa590.0%
South America9,1512.4%
South Central Asia20,9625.5%
South Eastern Asia3,4930.9%
Southern Europe1,7130.4%
Spain2290.1%
Sri Lanka410.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines500.0%
Sudan1460.0%
Sweden1190.0%
Switzerland370.0%
Syria100.0%
Taiwan8390.2%
Thailand1640.0%
Trinidad and Tobago4660.1%
Turkey6950.2%
Uganda140.0%
Ukraine7160.2%
Uruguay510.0%
Uzbekistan1180.0%
Venezuela6130.2%
Vietnam2970.1%
Western Africa5,9831.6%
Western Asia1,4720.4%
Western Europe2,1960.6%
Zaire100.0%
Zimbabwe80.0%
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Sex and Age in Mercer County

Sex and Age in Mercer County

The most populous age groups in Mercer County are 20 to 24 Years (14,264 | 7.5%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (14,208 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mercer County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,888 (5.8%)10,272 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years11,962 (6.3%)10,120 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Years11,887 (6.3%)12,409 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years13,914 (7.3%)14,208 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years14,264 (7.5%)13,849 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years12,503 (6.6%)11,463 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years12,007 (6.3%)11,440 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years12,524 (6.6%)11,645 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years12,414 (6.6%)12,738 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years13,038 (6.9%)12,877 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years13,194 (7.0%)13,355 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years12,588 (6.6%)13,062 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years12,269 (6.5%)12,767 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years9,859 (5.2%)10,489 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years6,229 (3.3%)8,120 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years4,420 (2.3%)5,366 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years2,938 (1.5%)4,821 (2.5%)
85 Years and over2,597 (1.4%)5,236 (2.7%)
Total189,495 (100.0%)194,237 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mercer County

Median Family Size in Mercer County

The median family size in Mercer County is 3.26 persons per family, with married-couple families (66,422 | 72.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.32 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (7,019 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.88 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mercer County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple66,422 (72.4%)3.32
Single Male/Father7,019 (7.6%)2.88
Single Female/Mother18,301 (20.0%)3.15
Total Families91,742 (100.0%)3.26

Median Household Size in Mercer County

The median household size in Mercer County is 2.62 persons per household, with married-couple households (66,422 | 47.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.36 persons per household. non-family households (47,807 | 34.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Mercer County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple66,422 (47.6%)3.36
Single Male/Father7,019 (5.0%)3.30
Single Female/Mother18,301 (13.1%)3.31
Non-family47,807 (34.3%)1.22
Total Households139,549 (100.0%)2.62

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mercer County

Out of a total of 139,549 households in Mercer County, 91,742 (65.7%) are family households, while 47,807 (34.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 35,581, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 40,616.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mercer County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-40,616 (29.1%)
2-Person Households35,581 (25.5%)5,789 (4.2%)
3-Person Households22,434 (16.1%)565 (0.4%)
4-Person Households21,580 (15.5%)488 (0.4%)
5-Person Households7,766 (5.6%)177 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,633 (1.9%)89 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households1,748 (1.3%)83 (0.1%)
Total91,742 (65.7%)47,807 (34.3%)

Female Fertility in Mercer County

Fertility by Age in Mercer County

Average fertility rate in Mercer County is 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Mercer County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years58 (1.7%)4.0
20 to 34 years2,335 (69.6%)64.0
35 to 50 years960 (28.6%)24.0
Total3,353 (100.0%)37.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mercer County

66.0% of women with births (3,353) in Mercer County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 18.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mercer County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,431 (61.3%)904 (38.7%)
35 to 50 years782 (81.5%)178 (18.5%)
Total2,213 (66.0%)1,140 (34.0%)

Fertility by Education in Mercer County

Average fertility rate in Mercer County is 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 52.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 27.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mercer County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School429 (12.8%)32.0
High School Diploma929 (27.7%)52.0
College or Associate's Degree806 (24.0%)34.0
Bachelor's Degree585 (17.4%)28.0
Graduate Degree604 (18.0%)41.0
Total3,353 (100.0%)37.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mercer County

34.0% of women with births in Mercer County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 95.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 61.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mercer County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School249 (58.0%)180 (42.0%)
High School Diploma538 (57.9%)391 (42.1%)
College or Associate's Degree310 (38.5%)496 (61.5%)
Bachelor's Degree542 (92.6%)43 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree574 (95.0%)30 (5.0%)
Total2,213 (66.0%)1,140 (34.0%)

Income in Mercer County

Income Overview in Mercer County

Per Capita Income in Mercer County is $50,053, while median incomes of families and households are $120,093 and $92,697 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income383,732$50,053
Median Family Income91,742$120,093
Mean Family Income91,742$164,874
Median Household Income139,549$92,697
Mean Household Income139,549$133,816
Income Deficit91,742$10,935
Wage / Income Gap (%)383,73222.26%
Wage / Income Gap ($)383,73277.74¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index383,7320.50

Earnings by Sex in Mercer County

Average Earnings in Mercer County are $47,012, $53,111 for men and $41,291 for women, a difference of 22.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Mercer County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male109,494 (52.5%)$53,111
Female99,211 (47.5%)$41,291
Total208,705 (100.0%)$47,012

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mercer County

The most common earnings brackets in Mercer County are $100,000+ for men (29,790 | 27.2%) and $100,000+ for women (15,567 | 15.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mercer County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,967 (5.4%)6,312 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,575 (3.3%)4,332 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,994 (2.7%)4,184 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,889 (1.7%)2,814 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,748 (2.5%)3,395 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,581 (2.4%)2,132 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,298 (2.1%)2,501 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,689 (1.5%)2,153 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,969 (1.8%)2,406 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,305 (2.1%)3,128 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,384 (4.9%)5,389 (5.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,477 (5.0%)4,769 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,633 (4.2%)4,704 (4.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,759 (3.4%)4,613 (4.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,892 (4.5%)3,912 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,560 (3.3%)3,263 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,499 (5.9%)6,688 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,804 (5.3%)6,234 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,681 (10.7%)10,715 (10.8%)
$100,000+29,790 (27.2%)15,567 (15.7%)
Total109,494 (100.0%)99,211 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mercer County

Average earnings in Mercer County are $64,982 for men and $50,863 for women, a difference of 21.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $129,136, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,646. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $88,426, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,709.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mercer County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,646$25,709
High School Diploma$40,195$32,493
College or Associate's Degree$52,478$42,667
Bachelor's Degree$87,107$64,329
Graduate Degree$129,136$88,426
Total$64,982$50,863

Family Income in Mercer County

Family Income Brackets in Mercer County

According to the Mercer County family income data, there are 23,211 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,835 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Mercer County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,2942.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,8352.0%
$15,000 to $24,9992,8443.1%
$25,000 to $34,9992,7523.0%
$35,000 to $49,9997,0647.7%
$50,000 to $74,99910,45911.4%
$75,000 to $99,99911,10112.1%
$100,000 to $149,99917,79819.4%
$150,000 to $199,99912,47713.6%
$200,000+23,21125.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mercer County

4-person families (20,742 | 22.6%) account for the highest median family income in Mercer County with $157,742 per family, while 2-person families (37,771 | 41.2%) have the highest median income of $48,934 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mercer County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families37,771 (41.2%)$97,869
3-Person Families22,878 (24.9%)$124,729
4-Person Families20,742 (22.6%)$157,742
5-Person Families6,502 (7.1%)$139,271
6-Person Families2,310 (2.5%)$134,826
7+ Person Families1,539 (1.7%)$152,361
Total91,742 (100.0%)$120,093

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mercer County

The median family income in Mercer County is $120,093, with families comprising 3+ earners (13,595) having the highest median family income of $180,640, while families with no earners (11,224) have the lowest median family income of $55,706, accounting for 14.8% and 12.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Mercer County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11,224 (12.2%)$55,706
1 Earner27,195 (29.6%)$81,852
2 Earners39,728 (43.3%)$148,791
3+ Earners13,595 (14.8%)$180,640
Total91,742 (100.0%)$120,093

Household Income in Mercer County

Household Income Brackets in Mercer County

With 25,956 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Mercer County, accounting for 18.6% of all households. In contrast, only 5,722 households (4.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Mercer County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,5365.4%
$10,000 to $14,9995,7224.1%
$15,000 to $24,9997,2575.2%
$25,000 to $34,9997,5365.4%
$35,000 to $49,99911,5838.3%
$50,000 to $74,99916,88512.1%
$75,000 to $99,99917,44412.5%
$100,000 to $149,99924,42117.5%
$150,000 to $199,99915,35011.0%
$200,000+25,95618.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mercer County

The median household income in Mercer County is $92,697, with the highest median household income of $115,800 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 57,469 households (41.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,633, with 3,304 households (2.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mercer County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,304 (2.4%)$39,633
25 to 44 Years40,920 (29.3%)$99,518
45 to 64 Years57,469 (41.2%)$115,800
65+ Years37,856 (27.1%)$66,960
Total139,549 (100.0%)$92,697

Poverty in Mercer County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mercer County

With 9.7% poverty level for males and 12.7% for females among the residents of Mercer County, 15 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 409 males (17.6%) and 397 females (18.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mercer County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,691 (15.8%)1,741 (17.1%)
5 Years289 (12.9%)397 (18.1%)
6 to 11 Years2,038 (14.2%)2,323 (17.5%)
12 to 14 Years478 (6.8%)1,064 (15.5%)
15 Years409 (17.6%)181 (7.7%)
16 and 17 Years432 (8.3%)406 (8.5%)
18 to 24 Years1,841 (11.9%)2,472 (17.4%)
25 to 34 Years2,560 (11.0%)3,074 (13.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,373 (9.8%)2,563 (10.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,637 (6.4%)2,619 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,921 (7.8%)2,806 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,292 (8.1%)2,077 (11.3%)
75 Years and over583 (6.1%)1,812 (12.6%)
Total17,544 (9.7%)23,535 (12.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mercer County

According to the poverty statistics in Mercer County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.9% of males and 92.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mercer County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,032 (84.2%)8,441 (82.9%)
5 Years1,950 (87.1%)1,793 (81.9%)
6 to 11 Years12,299 (85.8%)10,975 (82.5%)
12 to 14 Years6,604 (93.2%)5,797 (84.5%)
15 Years1,912 (82.4%)2,155 (92.2%)
16 and 17 Years4,750 (91.7%)4,363 (91.5%)
18 to 24 Years13,605 (88.1%)11,766 (82.6%)
25 to 34 Years20,673 (89.0%)19,437 (86.3%)
35 to 44 Years21,869 (90.2%)21,790 (89.5%)
45 to 54 Years23,987 (93.6%)23,592 (90.0%)
55 to 64 Years22,645 (92.2%)22,948 (89.1%)
65 to 74 Years14,603 (91.9%)16,336 (88.7%)
75 Years and over9,011 (93.9%)12,581 (87.4%)
Total162,940 (90.3%)161,974 (87.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mercer County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mercer County show that 3.1% or 2,075 of the total 66,422 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 25.5%, comprising of 74 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.6%, which includes 959 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mercer County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children36,128 (97.4%)959 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children24,570 (97.1%)734 (2.9%)
3 or 4 Children3,433 (91.8%)308 (8.2%)
5 or more Children216 (74.5%)74 (25.5%)
Total64,347 (96.9%)2,075 (3.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mercer County

According to the poverty data in Mercer County, 5.8% or 407 single-father households and 23.3% or 4,259 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 50 households (22.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 721 households (46.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mercer County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children192 (5.3%)789 (9.9%)
1 or 2 Children165 (5.3%)2,734 (31.6%)
3 or 4 Children50 (22.9%)721 (46.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)15 (14.8%)
Total407 (5.8%)4,259 (23.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mercer County

The poverty data for Mercer County shows that 2,075 of the married-couple family households (3.1%) and 4,666 of the single-parent households (18.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 74 households (25.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 771 household (43.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mercer County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children959 (2.6%)981 (8.4%)
1 or 2 Children734 (2.9%)2,899 (24.6%)
3 or 4 Children308 (8.2%)771 (43.2%)
5 or more Children74 (25.5%)15 (11.0%)
Total2,075 (3.1%)4,666 (18.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Mercer County

Employment by Class of Employer in Mercer County

Among the 181,170 employed individuals in Mercer County, private company employees (121,543 | 67.1%), not-for-profit organizations (18,511 | 10.2%), and state government employees (13,111 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mercer County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees121,54367.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5,2452.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7,3484.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations18,51110.2%
Local Government Employees12,5126.9%
State Government Employees13,1117.2%
Federal Government Employees2,7341.5%
Unpaid Family Workers1660.1%
Total181,170100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mercer County

According to the labor force statistics for Mercer County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (311,534), 63.8% or 198,759 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 12,124 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 83.6% or 41,232 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.4% or 2,554 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mercer County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,039 (30.0%)936 (13.3%)
20 to 24 Years19,061 (67.8%)2,554 (13.4%)
25 to 29 Years19,556 (81.6%)1,330 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years19,344 (82.5%)1,103 (5.7%)
35 to 44 Years41,232 (83.6%)1,979 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years43,493 (82.9%)1,870 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years19,725 (76.9%)986 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years15,873 (63.4%)968 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years11,589 (33.4%)336 (2.9%)
75 Years and over1,903 (7.5%)124 (6.5%)
Total198,759 (63.8%)12,124 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mercer County

According to labor force statistics for Mercer County, 79.7% of individuals (159,308) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (199,884) are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 8,284 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.3% or 80,266 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.6% or 963 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mercer County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School12,673 (64.0%)1,505 (7.6%)
High School Diploma33,690 (71.7%)3,477 (7.4%)
College / Associate Degree32,592 (79.2%)2,798 (6.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher80,266 (87.3%)2,942 (3.2%)
Total159,308 (79.7%)10,394 (5.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mercer County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mercer County are Community & Social Service (26,916 | 14.4%), Management (22,717 | 12.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (17,344 | 9.3%), Education Instruction & Library (16,449 | 8.8%), and Business & Financial (12,949 | 6.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mercer County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mercer County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.2%), Computers & Mathematics (72.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (68.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (72.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (69.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mercer County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management12,885 (56.7%)9,832 (43.3%)
Business & Financial6,239 (48.2%)6,710 (51.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science11,818 (68.1%)5,526 (31.9%)
Computers & Mathematics7,343 (72.4%)2,794 (27.6%)
Architecture & Engineering2,657 (82.2%)574 (17.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,818 (45.7%)2,158 (54.3%)
Community & Social Service 9,352 (34.7%)17,564 (65.2%)
Education, Arts & Media1,141 (31.0%)2,540 (69.0%)
Legal Services & Support1,413 (53.2%)1,244 (46.8%)
Education Instruction & Library5,028 (30.6%)11,421 (69.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,770 (42.9%)2,359 (57.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,331 (28.0%)6,002 (72.0%)
Health Technologists1,666 (27.2%)4,460 (72.8%)
Total (Category)42,625 (48.3%)45,634 (51.7%)
Total (Overall)98,079 (52.6%)88,390 (47.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mercer County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,667 | 4.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6,921 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (5,781 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (4,754 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (4,323 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Mercer County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mercer County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (86.2%), Security & Protection (73.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (65.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (75.8%), Personal Care & Service (72.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (41.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mercer County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,401 (24.2%)4,380 (75.8%)
Security & Protection3,158 (73.1%)1,165 (27.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,758 (65.2%)940 (34.8%)
Law Enforcement1,400 (86.2%)225 (13.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving5,179 (59.8%)3,488 (40.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4,030 (58.2%)2,891 (41.8%)
Personal Care & Service1,318 (27.7%)3,436 (72.3%)
Total (Category)15,086 (49.5%)15,360 (50.4%)
Total (Overall)98,079 (52.6%)88,390 (47.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mercer County are Office & Administration (21,683 | 11.6%), and Sales & Related (12,973 | 7.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mercer County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mercer County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,978 (53.8%)5,995 (46.2%)
Office & Administration5,965 (27.5%)15,718 (72.5%)
Total (Category)12,943 (37.3%)21,713 (62.6%)
Total (Overall)98,079 (52.6%)88,390 (47.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mercer County are Construction & Extraction (7,084 | 3.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,121 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (391 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mercer County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mercer County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry262 (67.0%)129 (33.0%)
Construction & Extraction6,831 (96.4%)253 (3.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,012 (97.4%)109 (2.6%)
Total (Category)11,105 (95.8%)491 (4.2%)
Total (Overall)98,079 (52.6%)88,390 (47.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mercer County are Material Moving (7,868 | 4.2%), Production (6,965 | 3.7%), and Transportation (6,679 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mercer County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mercer County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,751 (68.2%)2,214 (31.8%)
Transportation5,768 (86.4%)911 (13.6%)
Material Moving5,801 (73.7%)2,067 (26.3%)
Total (Category)16,320 (75.9%)5,192 (24.1%)
Total (Overall)98,079 (52.6%)88,390 (47.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mercer County

Employment Industries in Mercer County

The major employment industries in Mercer County include Educational Services (25,369 | 13.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (24,722 | 13.3%), Professional & Scientific (19,939 | 10.7%), Retail Trade (17,240 | 9.2%), and Manufacturing (13,514 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Mercer County

Employment Industries by Sex in Mercer County

The Mercer County industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.6%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (87.8%), and Utilities (87.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.7%), Educational Services (61.4%), and Enterprise Management (56.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mercer County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting296 (54.9%)243 (45.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction36 (87.8%)5 (12.2%)
Construction8,278 (92.6%)663 (7.4%)
Manufacturing8,883 (65.7%)4,631 (34.3%)
Wholesale Trade4,400 (71.4%)1,761 (28.6%)
Retail Trade10,050 (58.3%)7,190 (41.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing6,822 (67.8%)3,236 (32.2%)
Utilities860 (87.8%)120 (12.2%)
Information2,065 (55.3%)1,670 (44.7%)
Finance & Insurance7,092 (58.0%)5,147 (42.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,200 (52.4%)1,092 (47.6%)
Professional & Scientific11,785 (59.1%)8,154 (40.9%)
Enterprise Management140 (43.9%)179 (56.1%)
Administrative & Support4,075 (54.2%)3,444 (45.8%)
Educational Services9,783 (38.6%)15,586 (61.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,007 (24.3%)18,715 (75.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,100 (57.6%)1,543 (42.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,813 (57.5%)4,294 (42.5%)
Public Administration5,581 (47.1%)6,258 (52.9%)
Total98,079 (52.6%)88,390 (47.4%)

Education in Mercer County

School Enrollment in Mercer County

The most common levels of schooling among the 101,963 students in Mercer County are college / undergraduate (27,788 | 27.3%), high school (20,239 | 19.9%), and middle school (18,738 | 18.4%).
School Enrollment in Mercer County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6,0715.9%
Kindergarten4,6614.6%
Elementary School17,56817.2%
Middle School18,73818.4%
High School20,23919.9%
College / Undergraduate27,78827.3%
Graduate / Professional6,8986.8%
Total101,963100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mercer County

Out of a total of 101,963 students who are enrolled in schools in Mercer County, 23,859 (23.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 78,104 (76.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,642 (52.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 22,100 (92.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mercer County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,991 (55.9%)2,363 (44.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old18,413 (89.5%)2,162 (10.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds22,100 (92.7%)1,750 (7.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds12,921 (88.7%)1,651 (11.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7,336 (61.7%)4,564 (38.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8,671 (55.0%)7,088 (45.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,426 (47.9%)2,642 (52.1%)
35 Years and over3,283 (67.2%)1,602 (32.8%)
Total78,104 (76.6%)23,859 (23.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mercer County

Business (22,295 | 18.0%), social sciences (11,844 | 9.6%), engineering (11,792 | 9.5%), education (10,271 | 8.3%), and computers & mathematics (8,601 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 123,694 individuals in Mercer County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mercer County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics8,6017.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7,1995.8%
Physical & Health Sciences6,7615.5%
Psychology6,5815.3%
Social Sciences11,8449.6%
Engineering11,7929.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies8320.7%
Science & Technology7,5146.1%
Business22,29518.0%
Education10,2718.3%
Literature & Languages7,8986.4%
Liberal Arts & History7,1415.8%
Visual & Performing Arts5,8654.7%
Communications4,5953.7%
Arts & Humanities4,5053.6%
Total123,694100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mercer County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mercer County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mercer County are males with 2 vehicles (38,403, accounting for 40.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (33,970, making up 46.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mercer County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4,794 (5.1%)3,700 (4.5%)
1 Vehicle19,785 (20.9%)20,299 (24.6%)
2 Vehicles38,403 (40.7%)33,970 (41.1%)
3 Vehicles18,928 (20.0%)16,210 (19.6%)
4 Vehicles8,084 (8.6%)6,215 (7.5%)
5 or more Vehicles4,445 (4.7%)2,239 (2.7%)
Total94,439 (100.0%)82,633 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mercer County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mercer County are 15 to 19 minutes (26,924 commuters, 17.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (23,705 commuters, 15.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (23,099 commuters, 15.1%).
Commute Time in Mercer County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,9751.9%
5 to 9 Minutes13,3768.7%
10 to 14 Minutes23,09915.1%
15 to 19 Minutes26,92417.6%
20 to 24 Minutes23,70515.5%
25 to 29 Minutes11,0157.2%
30 to 34 Minutes17,40911.4%
35 to 39 Minutes3,6222.4%
40 to 44 Minutes4,4982.9%
45 to 59 Minutes8,6255.6%
60 to 89 Minutes9,5066.2%
90 or more Minutes8,1755.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Mercer County

The most common commute times in Mercer County are 15 to 19 minutes (13,752 commuters, 16.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (13,172 commuters, 18.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mercer County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,430 (1.8%)1,545 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,870 (7.2%)7,506 (10.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes10,653 (13.1%)12,446 (17.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes13,752 (16.9%)13,172 (18.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes12,953 (15.9%)10,752 (15.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes6,084 (7.5%)4,931 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes9,548 (11.7%)7,861 (11.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,968 (2.4%)1,654 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,516 (3.1%)1,982 (2.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes5,120 (6.3%)3,505 (4.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes6,418 (7.9%)3,088 (4.3%)
90 or more Minutes5,009 (6.2%)3,166 (4.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mercer County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mercer County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (12,363, 15.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (12,916, 18.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mercer County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,927 (3.6%)1,109 (1.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,332 (2.9%)1,384 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,069 (5.0%)1,483 (2.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8,210 (10.1%)3,618 (5.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,722 (9.5%)4,961 (6.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM12,363 (15.2%)11,055 (15.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8,686 (10.7%)9,520 (13.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9,086 (11.2%)12,916 (18.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6,360 (7.8%)7,766 (10.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5,702 (7.0%)6,026 (8.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,223 (2.7%)2,065 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM945 (1.2%)1,126 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,067 (7.5%)4,941 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,629 (5.7%)3,638 (5.1%)
Total81,321 (100.0%)71,608 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mercer County

Occupancy by Ownership in Mercer County

Of the total 139,549 dwellings in Mercer County, owner-occupied units account for 87,635 (62.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 51,914 (37.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mercer County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units87,63562.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units51,91437.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units139,549100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mercer County

Occupancy by Household Size in Mercer County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household40,61629.1%
2-Person Household41,37029.6%
3-Person Household22,99916.5%
4+ Person Household34,56424.8%
Total Housing Units139,549100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mercer County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mercer County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household19,382 (47.7%)21,234 (52.3%)
2-Person Household28,609 (69.2%)12,761 (30.8%)
3-Person Household15,391 (66.9%)7,608 (33.1%)
4+ Person Household24,253 (70.2%)10,311 (29.8%)
Total Housing Units87,635 (62.8%)51,914 (37.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mercer County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mercer County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4,969 (40.7%)7,250 (59.3%)
High School Diploma16,361 (51.2%)15,582 (48.8%)
College/Associate Degree17,984 (60.8%)11,587 (39.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher48,321 (73.4%)17,495 (26.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mercer County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mercer County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years20,17914.5%
35 to 44 Years24,04517.2%
45 to 54 Years28,07420.1%
55 to 64 Years29,39521.1%
65 to 74 Years21,86915.7%
75 to 84 Years11,1608.0%
85 Years and Over4,8273.5%
Total139,549100.0%

Housing Finances in Mercer County

Median Income by Occupancy in Mercer County

Median Income by Occupancy in Mercer County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied87,635 (62.8%)$123,520
Renter-Occupied51,914 (37.2%)$53,281
Average139,549 (100.0%)$92,697

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mercer County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mercer County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,328 (1.5%)3,345 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999644 (0.7%)2,213 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,460 (1.7%)4,276 (8.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,329 (1.5%)2,063 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,593 (1.8%)2,300 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,382 (3.9%)4,187 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,963 (5.7%)6,577 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,711 (9.9%)8,106 (15.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,499 (13.1%)5,952 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99918,058 (20.6%)6,311 (12.2%)
$150,000 or more34,668 (39.6%)6,584 (12.7%)
Total87,635 (100.0%)51,914 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mercer County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mercer County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300870 (1.0%)2,773 (5.3%)
$300 to $4992,058 (2.4%)2,028 (3.9%)
$500 to $7995,570 (6.4%)2,971 (5.7%)
$800 to $9996,405 (7.3%)2,951 (5.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49916,246 (18.5%)16,249 (31.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99913,869 (15.8%)12,831 (24.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49912,558 (14.3%)5,852 (11.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9999,649 (11.0%)2,272 (4.4%)
$3,000 or more20,410 (23.3%)2,765 (5.3%)
Total87,635 (100.0%)51,914 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mercer County

Housing Structures in Mercer County

Housing Structures in Mercer County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached68,19648.9%
Single Unit, Attached27,91220.0%
2 Unit Apartments6,3524.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,4503.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,5434.0%
10 or more Apartments25,55518.3%
Mobile Home / Other5410.4%
Total139,549100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mercer County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mercer County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached62,408 (91.5%)5,788 (8.5%)
Single Unit, Attached18,891 (67.7%)9,021 (32.3%)
2 Unit Apartments1,368 (21.5%)4,984 (78.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments731 (13.4%)4,719 (86.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments999 (18.0%)4,544 (82.0%)
10 or more Apartments2,882 (11.3%)22,673 (88.7%)
Mobile Home / Other356 (65.8%)185 (34.2%)
Total87,635 (62.8%)51,914 (37.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mercer County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mercer County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room126 (0.1%)3,516 (6.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,695 (1.9%)13,167 (25.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms18,047 (20.6%)24,262 (46.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms33,109 (37.8%)8,280 (16.0%)
8 or more Rooms34,658 (39.6%)2,689 (5.2%)
Total87,635 (100.0%)51,914 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mercer County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mercer County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas70,928 (80.9%)31,916 (61.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,180 (1.3%)757 (1.5%)
Electricity8,015 (9.1%)16,713 (32.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene6,999 (8.0%)1,584 (3.0%)
Coal or Coke26 (0.0%)8 (0.0%)
All other Fuels352 (0.4%)362 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used135 (0.2%)574 (1.1%)
Total87,635 (100.0%)51,914 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mercer County

Household Vehicle Usage in Mercer County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,045 (3.5%)13,204 (25.4%)
1 Vehicle24,433 (27.9%)23,552 (45.4%)
2 Vehicles38,531 (44.0%)11,558 (22.3%)
3 or more Vehicles21,626 (24.7%)3,600 (6.9%)
Total87,635 (100.0%)51,914 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mercer County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mercer County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units31,81155,824
Median Property Value$301,700$340,700
Median Household Income$94,265$25,020
Monthly Housing Costs$1,085$19,636
Real Estate Taxes$8,366$656

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mercer County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mercer County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,411 (4.4%)925 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,180 (10.0%)2,071 (3.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99911,230 (35.3%)20,949 (37.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9998,515 (26.8%)16,466 (29.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,906 (12.3%)8,514 (15.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,799 (5.7%)4,092 (7.3%)
$1,000,000 or more1,770 (5.6%)2,807 (5.0%)
Total31,811 (100.0%)55,824 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mercer County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mercer County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,056 (3.3%)1,242 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,640 (8.3%)916 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,979 (6.2%)1,742 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,972 (9.3%)1,403 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,094 (12.9%)1,991 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,734 (11.7%)4,617 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,688 (17.9%)7,765 (13.9%)
$150,000 or more9,648 (30.3%)12,370 (22.2%)
Total31,811 (100.0%)55,824 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mercer County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mercer County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x10,057 (31.6%)137,598 (246.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,754 (18.1%)19,859 (35.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,787 (11.9%)15,798 (28.3%)
4.0x or more11,989 (37.7%)8,088 (14.5%)
Total31,811 (100.0%)55,824 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mercer County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mercer County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800746 (2.4%)269 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499533 (1.7%)487 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,49929,128 (91.6%)282 (0.5%)
Total31,811 (100.0%)55,824 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mercer County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mercer County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mercer County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years25,088 (97.9%)548 (2.1%)
6 to 18 Years60,708 (95.7%)2,764 (4.3%)
19 to 25 Years36,100 (91.8%)3,225 (8.2%)
26 to 34 Years35,528 (85.7%)5,918 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years42,154 (86.9%)6,385 (13.2%)
45 to 54 Years47,853 (92.3%)3,982 (7.7%)
55 to 64 Years47,063 (93.6%)3,239 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years33,972 (99.0%)336 (1.0%)
75 Years and older23,907 (99.7%)80 (0.3%)
Total352,373 (93.0%)26,477 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mercer County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mercer County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born25,088 (97.9%)548 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen60,708 (95.7%)2,764 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen36,100 (91.8%)3,225 (8.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mercer County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mercer County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00032,013 (90.3%)3,441 (9.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99934,473 (85.5%)5,837 (14.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99935,381 (87.8%)4,913 (12.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99940,182 (92.0%)3,513 (8.0%)
$100,000 and over196,835 (96.0%)8,258 (4.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mercer County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mercer County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610,271 (40.1%)15,986 (62.4%)
6 to 18 Years19,473 (30.7%)43,361 (68.3%)
19 to 25 Years5,765 (14.7%)31,126 (79.1%)
25 to 34 Years6,836 (16.5%)29,398 (70.9%)
35 to 44 Years6,687 (13.8%)36,518 (75.2%)
45 to 54 Years6,772 (13.1%)42,643 (82.3%)
55 to 64 Years9,049 (18.0%)40,484 (80.5%)
65 to 74 Years31,091 (90.6%)23,678 (69.0%)
75 Years and over23,726 (98.9%)15,966 (66.6%)
Total119,670 (31.6%)279,160 (73.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mercer County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mercer County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years61 (0.6%)38 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years2,282 (7.3%)833 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years2,395 (5.4%)1,776 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years7,423 (10.0%)8,093 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,680 (16.9%)3,310 (18.0%)
75 Years and over3,825 (39.9%)6,119 (42.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mercer County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mercer County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (0.0%)29 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years37 (0.1%)96 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years312 (0.7%)194 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,459 (2.0%)945 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,269 (8.0%)623 (3.4%)
75 Years and over1,617 (16.9%)2,176 (15.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mercer County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years57 (0.5%)9 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years300 (1.0%)187 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years313 (0.7%)461 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years938 (1.3%)1,380 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years427 (2.7%)606 (3.3%)
75 Years and over560 (5.8%)885 (6.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mercer County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,063 (6.6%)581 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,727 (3.9%)1,119 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,760 (5.1%)2,833 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years477 (3.0%)819 (4.4%)
75 Years and over1,008 (10.5%)1,504 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mercer County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years123 (0.4%)52 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years383 (0.9%)289 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,204 (4.3%)4,570 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,363 (8.6%)2,232 (12.1%)
75 Years and over2,650 (27.6%)4,376 (30.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mercer County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years432 (1.4%)78 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years452 (1.0%)208 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,386 (1.9%)1,322 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years502 (3.2%)687 (3.7%)
75 Years and over1,128 (11.8%)1,436 (10.0%)

Technology Access in Mercer County

Computing Device Access in Mercer County

Computing Device Access in Mercer County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop112,15780.4%
Smartphone123,35288.4%
Tablet89,03763.8%
No Computing Device8,2095.9%
Total139,549100.0%

Internet Access in Mercer County

Internet Access in Mercer County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1230.1%
Broadband Home108,60977.8%
Cellular Data Only12,7699.1%
Satellite Internet4,6763.4%
No Internet15,95911.4%
Total139,549100.0%

Mercer County Summary

Mercer County, New Jersey is located in the central part of the state and is part of the New York metropolitan area. It is bordered by Burlington County to the north, Middlesex County to the east, Monmouth County to the south, and Bucks County, Pennsylvania to the west. The county seat is Trenton, the state capital. Mercer County is home to a diverse population of over 375,000 people, making it the 12th most populous county in New Jersey.

Geography

Mercer County covers an area of 228 square miles, making it the smallest county in New Jersey. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and western parts of the county. The highest point in the county is located in the Sourland Mountains, which reach an elevation of 545 feet. The county is drained by the Delaware River and its tributaries, including the Assunpink Creek, Crosswicks Creek, and Millstone River.
The county is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, Mercer Meadows, and Washington Crossing State Park. The county also contains several historic sites, including the Princeton Battlefield, the Trenton Battle Monument, and the Old Barracks Museum.

Economy

Mercer County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The county is home to several major employers, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, Church & Dwight, and the State of New Jersey. The county is also home to several educational institutions, including Princeton University, Rider University, and The College of New Jersey.
The county has a strong agricultural sector, with a variety of crops grown in the area, including corn, soybeans, and wheat. The county is also home to several wineries and breweries, including Terhune Orchards and Hopewell Valley Vineyards.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Mercer County had a population of 375,395 people. The racial makeup of the county was 73.3% White, 15.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 5.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race made up 13.2% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $76,824, and the median family income was $90,890. The per capita income was $37,837. About 8.3% of the population was below the poverty line.
Mercer County is home to a diverse population, with a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds. The largest religious group in the county is Roman Catholic, followed by Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim.

Conclusion

Mercer County, New Jersey is a diverse and vibrant county located in the central part of the state. It is home to a population of over 375,000 people, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The county is home to several parks and recreational areas, as well as several historic sites. The county has a strong agricultural sector, and is home to several wineries and breweries. The population of the county is diverse, with a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mercer County?
Total Population of Mercer County is 383,732.
What is the Total Male Population of Mercer County?
Total Male Population of Mercer County is 189,495.
What is the Total Female Population of Mercer County?
Total Female Population of Mercer County is 194,237.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mercer County?
There are 97.56 Males per 100 Females in Mercer County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mercer County?
There are 102.50 Females per 100 Males in Mercer County.
What is the Median Population Age in Mercer County?
Median Population Age in Mercer County is 39.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mercer County
Average Family Size in Mercer County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mercer County
Average Household Size in Mercer County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mercer County?
Per Capita income in Mercer County is $50,053.
What is the Median Family Income in Mercer County?
Median Family Income in Mercer County is $120,093.
What is the Median Household income in Mercer County?
Median Household Income in Mercer County is $92,697.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mercer County?
Income or Wage Gap in Mercer County is 22.3%.
Women in Mercer County earn 77.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Mercer County?
Family Income Deficit in Mercer County is $10,935.
Families that are below poverty line in Mercer County earn $10,935 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mercer County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mercer County is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mercer County?
There are 198,759 People in the Labor Forcein in Mercer County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mercer County?
63.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Mercer County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mercer County?
Unemployment Rate in Mercer County is 6.1%.