Mercer County, New Jersey

Total Population: 383,286

County Seat: Trenton

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Median Home Value

$351,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$96,333

Across all households

Median Age

39.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

44.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)44.2%
Hispanic or Latino22.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)18.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)12.0%
Two or More Races2.8%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

21.9%

65 Years and Over

15.7%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

85.0%

No Health Insurance

7.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

44.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

11.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$96,333

Mean Household Income

$138,732

Per Capita Income

$52,101

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$351,000

Median Rent

$1,515/mo

Total Housing Units

150,600

Owner-Occupied

61.9%

Renter-Occupied

38.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Married Couple Households

47.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.9%

Average Household Size

2.58

Broadband Internet Access

90.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 34021.