Mercer County, Illinois
Total Population: 15,619
County Seat: Aledo
Median Home Value
$139,300
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$71,710
Across all households
Median Age
44.5 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.1%
65 Years and Over
21.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.7%
No Health Insurance
5.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$71,710
Mean Household Income
$87,773
Per Capita Income
$36,295
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
79.2%
SNAP / Food Stamps
9.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$139,300
Median Rent
$757/mo
Total Housing Units
7,279
Owner-Occupied
82.7%
Renter-Occupied
17.3%
Vacancy Rate
11.9%
Married Couple Households
59.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.6%
Male Householder, No Partner
15.8%
Female Householder, No Partner
18.9%
Average Household Size
2.41
Broadband Internet Access
89.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
3.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17131.