Merced County, California
Total Population: 285,597
County Seat: Merced
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
71.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
14.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
10.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.