Merced County, California

Total Population: 285,597

County Seat: Merced

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Median Home Value

$368,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$65,044

Across all households

Median Age

31.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino62.7%
White (Non-Hispanic)24.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)7.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.7%
Two or More Races2.5%
Other Race0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

29.1%

65 Years and Over

11.6%

Male

50.7%

Female

49.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

79.8%

No Health Insurance

9.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

71.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

10.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$65,044

Mean Household Income

$87,129

Per Capita Income

$27,711

Unemployment Rate (16+)

10.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

20.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$368,400

Median Rent

$1,284/mo

Total Housing Units

89,610

Owner-Occupied

53.3%

Renter-Occupied

46.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Married Couple Households

47.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.8%

Average Household Size

3.32

Broadband Internet Access

88.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 06047.