Mercer County, Ohio
Mercer County is home to 42,484 people. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Ohio rate (13.3%). The median household income is $76,782.
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| Measure | Value | Ohio | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,484 | 11,810,293 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $76,782 | $71,389 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 7.3% | 13.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 7.1% | 17.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.9% | 31.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $210,600 | $214,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $804 | $1,034 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 36.6% | 45.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.7% | 5.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.4 years | 39.7 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.