Mercedes, TX Demographics
What is the population of Mercedes?
There are 16,449 residents in Mercedes, with a median age of 31. Of this, 47.16% are males and 52.84% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.38% of the resident pool in Mercedes, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.88%. Additionally, 10.75% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 14,592 people in Mercedes currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 16,449 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 7,758 | -3.0% |
| Female Population | 8,691 | 4.0% |
Male Population 47.16%
Female Population 52.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 31 | -8.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 13,879 | 0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 802 | 6.5% |
| Not Citizen | 1,768 | 1.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 84.38%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.88%
Not Citizen 10.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 56 | -21.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,062 | -23.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 411 | 12.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 40 | -55.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 14,592 | 3.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.35%
Moved from Same County 6.57%
Moved from Same State 2.54%
Moved from Different State 0.25%
Same House as Last Year 90.29%
What are the employment statistics in Mercedes?
White-collar workers make up 76.01% of the working population in Mercedes, while blue-collar employees account for 23.99%. There are also 840 entrepreneurs in Mercedes (6.96% of the workforce); 9,120 workers employed in private companies (75.53%); and 1,626 people working in governmental institutions (13.47%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 9,178 | 96.0% |
| Blue Collar | 2,896 | 102.4% |
White Collar 76.01%
Blue Collar 23.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 840 | 112.7% |
| Private Companies | 9,120 | 100.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,626 | 83.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 488 | 75.5% |
Self Employees 6.96%
Private Companies 75.53%
Governmental Workers 13.47%
Not for Profit Companies 4.04%
How many households are there in Mercedes?
There are a total of 5,027 households in Mercedes, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 74.34% of these Mercedes households, while non-family units account for the remaining 25.66%. Additionally, 42.09% of households have children and 57.91% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 5,027 | 0.2% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -8.0% |
| Family Households | 3,737 | 0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,290 | 0.6% |
Family Households 74.34%
Non-Family Households 25.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,116 | 1.1% |
| Households without Children | 2,911 | -0.4% |
Households with Children 42.09%
Households without Children 57.91%
What are the median and average incomes in Mercedes?
The average annual household income in Mercedes is $57,280, while the median household income sits at $41,753 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $38,951, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $62,000. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $28,750 and $36,994, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $57,280 | 0.0% |
| Median Household Income | $41,753 | -3.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5,078 | 9.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 11,083 | -2.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Mercedes?
There are 6,114 housing units in Mercedes, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 5,027 occupied housing units in Mercedes, 64.41% are owner-occupied, while 35.59% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 37.46% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $138,900. In general, housing costs reach $708 per month in Mercedes.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 6,114 | -0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1988 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 344 | -2.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 221 | -25.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 376 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 327 | -29.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 817 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,177 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,046 | 10.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,141 | -0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 536 | 1.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 129 | 61.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,027 | 0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,238 | -5.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,789 | 11.3% |
Owner Occupied 64.41%
Renter Occupied 35.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,213 | -3.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,025 | -5.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $138,900 | 9.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $83,100 | 4.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $708 | 6.8% |
With Mortgage 37.46%
Without Mortgage 62.54%
What is the level of education in Mercedes?
Approximately 43.44% of the population in Mercedes holds a high school degree (that's 4,880 residents), while 21.58% have attained a college certificate (2,424 locals) and 8.43% have a bachelor's degree (947 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,667 | -16.2% |
| Some High School | 4,880 | 3.1% |
| Some College | 2,424 | -7.7% |
| Associate Degree | 808 | 7.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 947 | -5.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 509 | -16.6% |
No High School 14.84%
Some High School 43.44%
Some College 21.58%
Associate Degree 7.19%
Bachelor's Degree 8.43%
Graduate Degree 4.53%
What is the marital status of Mercedes residents?
A total of 4,558 people in Mercedes have never been married (which represents 37.22% of the total population), while 6,106 of them are wedded (49.86%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 703 (5.74%) and 812 (6.63%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,558 | 5.8% |
| Married | 6,106 | -3.5% |
| Separated | 703 | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 771 | -9.0% |
| Divorced | 812 | -15.4% |
Never Married 37.22%
Married 49.86%
Separated 5.74%
Widowed 6.3%
Divorced 6.63%
What are the most common means of transportation in Mercedes?
The top three means of transportation people in Mercedes use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 4,857 residents commute by car, 62 prefer going to work by walking and 55 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,857 | -0.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 55 | -6.8% |
| Walk | 62 | -19.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Mercedes by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.