2023 ACS Census Data · Population 383,286
Mercer County is a large county in New Jersey with a population of 383,286. The median household income is $96,333, 48% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.1%, median home value is $351,000, and 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 86% above the national average.
Population
383,286
2023 estimate
Rank #191 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$96,333
Household
Rank #178 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$351,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #334 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
44.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #159 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.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
25.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
34.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
5% below New Jersey avg·48% above national avg
Poverty Rate
16% below New Jersey avg·26% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% below New Jersey avg·11% 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 →
$52,101
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
64.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
13% below New Jersey avg·68% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
4% below New Jersey avg·63% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% below New Jersey avg·15% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
2% above New Jersey avg·43% below national avg
Housing Units
150,600
Households
141,464
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,577
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.2%
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
11% above New Jersey avg·86% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below New Jersey avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.8%
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