Mercer County, West Virginia
Total Population: 59,062
County Seat: Princeton
Median Home Value
$118,600
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$47,799
Across all households
Median Age
43.3 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.9%
65 Years and Over
22.6%
Male
48.0%
Female
52.0%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.5%
No Health Insurance
5.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$47,799
Mean Household Income
$66,550
Per Capita Income
$28,201
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
66.0%
SNAP / Food Stamps
22.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$118,600
Median Rent
$813/mo
Total Housing Units
29,358
Owner-Occupied
69.7%
Renter-Occupied
30.3%
Vacancy Rate
16.8%
Married Couple Households
46.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.9%
Male Householder, No Partner
14.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
32.2%
Average Household Size
2.36
Broadband Internet Access
84.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54055.