Mercer County, Pennsylvania

Total Population: 109,852

County Seat: Mercer

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Median Home Value

$153,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$60,614

Across all households

Median Age

45.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

25.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.5%
Two or More Races3.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

19.1%

65 Years and Over

22.7%

Male

49.6%

Female

50.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

6.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

25.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$60,614

Mean Household Income

$78,316

Per Capita Income

$33,320

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$153,600

Median Rent

$808/mo

Total Housing Units

50,884

Owner-Occupied

72.5%

Renter-Occupied

27.5%

Vacancy Rate

9.4%

Married Couple Households

47.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.4%

Average Household Size

2.24

Broadband Internet Access

84.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 42085.