Mercer County, New Jersey
Total Population: 383,286
County Seat: Trenton
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
44.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
11.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.