Mercer County, Missouri
Total Population: 3,501
County Seat: Princeton
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.