Mercer County, New Jersey
Mercer County is home to 385,864 people. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the New Jersey rate (9.7%). The median household income is $100,645.
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| Measure | Value | New Jersey | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 385,864 | 9,343,809 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $100,645 | $103,556 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 10.3% | 9.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 13.2% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.9% | 7.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.4% | 43.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $377,700 | $454,400 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,623 | $1,720 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 50.1% | 51.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 27.0% | 23.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.5 years | 40.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Burlington County
- Hunterdon County
- Middlesex County
- Monmouth County
- Somerset County
- Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.