Mercer County, Missouri

Total Population: 3,501

County Seat: Princeton

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Median Home Value

$95,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$60,357

Across all households

Median Age

40.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.5%
Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Two or More Races2.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

24.1%

65 Years and Over

21.7%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.1%

No Health Insurance

10.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$60,357

Mean Household Income

$68,290

Per Capita Income

$26,940

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$95,300

Median Rent

$548/mo

Total Housing Units

1,908

Owner-Occupied

79.1%

Renter-Occupied

20.9%

Vacancy Rate

32.5%

Married Couple Households

49.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.3%

Average Household Size

2.66

Broadband Internet Access

80.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29129.