Mercer County, West Virginia
Mercer County is home to 58,563 people. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the West Virginia rate (16.7%). The median household income is $53,210.
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| Measure | Value | West Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,563 | 1,778,373 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $53,210 | $59,608 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 16.5% | 16.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 19.0% | 21.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.9% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $121,700 | $162,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $810 | $872 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 51.0% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.5 years | 42.7 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Bland County, Virginia
- Giles County, Virginia
- Tazewell County, Virginia
- McDowell County
- Raleigh County
- Summers County
- Wyoming County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.