Mercer County, PA Demographics
What is the population of Mercer County?
There are 125,957 residents in Mercer County, with a median age of 44.6. Of this, 49.89% are males and 50.11% are females. US-born citizens make up 97.87% of the resident pool in Mercer County, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.83%. Additionally, 0.3% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 112,673 people in Mercer County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 125,957 | -0.4% |
| Male Population | 62,836 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 63,121 | -0.4% |
Male Population 49.89%
Female Population 50.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44.6 | -1.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 123,273 | -0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,309 | 23.4% |
| Not Citizen | 375 | -19.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 97.87%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.83%
Not Citizen 0.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 183 | -18.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,862 | -4.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,545 | -15.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,490 | 7.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 112,673 | 0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.15%
Moved from Same County 5.5%
Moved from Same State 2.04%
Moved from Different State 2%
Same House as Last Year 90.32%
What are the employment statistics in Mercer County?
White-collar workers make up 73.9% of the working population in Mercer County, while blue-collar employees account for 26.1%. There are also 5,016 entrepreneurs in Mercer County (9.15% of the workforce); 37,747 workers employed in private companies (68.87%); and 6,146 people working in governmental institutions (11.21%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 40,500 | 1.1% |
| Blue Collar | 14,307 | -2.1% |
White Collar 73.9%
Blue Collar 26.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,016 | -1.0% |
| Private Companies | 37,747 | 0.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,146 | -1.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,898 | 4.0% |
Self Employees 9.15%
Private Companies 68.87%
Governmental Workers 11.21%
Not for Profit Companies 10.76%
How many households are there in Mercer County?
There are a total of 51,875 households in Mercer County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.8% of these Mercer County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.2%. Additionally, 25.14% of households have children and 74.86% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 51,875 | 0.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 33,094 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 18,781 | -0.1% |
Family Households 63.8%
Non-Family Households 36.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 13,041 | -1.4% |
| Households without Children | 38,834 | 1.2% |
Households with Children 25.14%
Households without Children 74.86%
What are the median and average incomes in Mercer County?
The average annual household income in Mercer County is $79,021, while the median household income sits at $64,103 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $73,967, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $78,684. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,750 and $44,846, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $79,021 | 7.9% |
| Median Household Income | $64,103 | 8.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 102,588 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Mercer County?
There are 58,673 housing units in Mercer County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 51,875 occupied housing units in Mercer County, 73.77% are owner-occupied, while 26.23% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 49.92% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $159,100. In general, housing costs reach $732 per month in Mercer County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 58,673 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 13,095 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,179 | -6.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9,175 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6,154 | -4.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,133 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,107 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6,125 | 4.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,171 | -0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,472 | 21.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 62 | 933.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 51,875 | 0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 38,269 | 2.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $13,606 | -3.8% |
Owner Occupied 73.77%
Renter Occupied 26.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 19,104 | 0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 19,165 | 4.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $159,100 | 14.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $134,400 | 10.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $732 | 7.0% |
With Mortgage 49.92%
Without Mortgage 50.08%
What is the level of education in Mercer County?
Approximately 45.52% of the population in Mercer County holds a high school degree (that's 48,291 residents), while 21.55% have attained a college certificate (22,859 locals) and 13.66% have a bachelor's degree (14,495 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,456 | 4.0% |
| Some High School | 48,291 | -2.5% |
| Some College | 22,859 | 1.1% |
| Associate Degree | 9,217 | 1.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14,495 | 3.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,767 | 9.1% |
No High School 3.26%
Some High School 45.52%
Some College 21.55%
Associate Degree 8.69%
Bachelor's Degree 13.66%
Graduate Degree 7.32%
What is the marital status of Mercer County residents?
A total of 31,941 people in Mercer County have never been married (which represents 29.51% of the total population), while 54,275 of them are wedded (50.15%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,884 (1.74%) and 11,564 (10.68%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 31,941 | -0.8% |
| Married | 54,275 | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1,884 | -15.2% |
| Widowed | 8,566 | -3.3% |
| Divorced | 11,564 | 11,564.0% |
Never Married 29.51%
Married 50.15%
Separated 1.74%
Widowed 7.91%
Divorced 10.68%
What are the most common means of transportation in Mercer County?
The top three means of transportation people in Mercer County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 47,310 residents commute by car, 1,669 prefer going to work by walking and 108 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 47,310 | -0.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 108 | 2.9% |
| Bicycle | 71 | 121.9% |
| Motorcycle | 12 | -25.0% |
| TaxiCab | 96 | 7.9% |
| Walk | 1,669 | -2.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Mercer County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16114 | 561 | 216 | $63,500.00 | $86,362.00 |
| 16121 | 4,309 | 1,989 | $28,534.00 | $48,511.00 |
| 16124 | 1,704 | 649 | $53,894.00 | $75,378.00 |
| 16125 | 17,610 | 7,081 | $54,596.00 | $67,814.00 |
| 16127 | 15,350 | 5,201 | $70,475.00 | $91,130.00 |
| 16113 | 349 | 156 | $75,000.00 | $118,068.00 |
| 16133 | 1,570 | 568 | $75,469.00 | $88,893.00 |
| 16134 | 3,890 | 1,681 | $55,964.00 | $73,270.00 |
| 16130 | 1,982 | 802 | $54,737.00 | $69,544.00 |
| 16110 | 397 | 153 | $75,179.00 | $108,711.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.