2023 ACS Census Data · Population 109,852
Mercer County is a mid-sized county in Pennsylvania with a population of 109,852. The median household income is $60,614, 7% below the national average. The poverty rate is 12.8%, median home value is $153,600, and 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
109,852
2023 estimate
Rank #567 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$60,614
Household
Rank #1856 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$153,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #1936 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
25.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #1142 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.
50.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
13% below Pennsylvania avg·7% below national avg
Poverty Rate
9% below Pennsylvania avg·15% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
6% below Pennsylvania avg·4% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,320
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
23% below Pennsylvania avg·27% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
16% below Pennsylvania avg·13% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% below Pennsylvania avg·1% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
12% above Pennsylvania avg·12% above national avg
Housing Units
50,884
Households
46,123
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,216
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
3% below Pennsylvania avg·4% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% above Pennsylvania avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.6%
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