Mercer County, West Virginia

Total Population: 59,062

County Seat: Princeton

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.9%
Two or More Races4.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Other Race0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54055.