Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,482 (100%) |
| Population Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $62,679 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,204 |
| Median Home Value | $104,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,902 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,055 (55.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 247 (13.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 600 (31.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,302 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Family Households | 863 (66.3%) |
The table below compares Mercer County to the other 115 counties and county equivalents in Missouri by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 115 | 1st |
| Population Density | # 112 | 4th |
| Median Household Income | # 45 | 61st |
| Per Capita Income | # 100 | 14th |
| Diversity Index | # 54 | 54th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.