2023 ACS Census Data · Population 15,619
Mercer County is a small county in Illinois with a population of 15,619. The median household income is $71,710, 10% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.9%, median home value is $139,300, and 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 21% below the national average.
Population
15,619
2023 estimate
Rank #2120 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$71,710
Household
Rank #923 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$139,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #2199 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #2091 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
5% above Illinois avg·10% above national avg
Poverty Rate
37% above Illinois avg·47% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% above Illinois avg·4% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$36,295
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
5% below Illinois avg·33% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
10% below Illinois avg·18% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% above Illinois avg·13% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% above Illinois avg·16% above national avg
Housing Units
7,279
Households
6,413
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,297
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
18% below Illinois avg·21% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Illinois avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.5%
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