Mercer County, Illinois

Total Population: 15,619

County Seat: Aledo

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.5%
Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Two or More Races2.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.