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The Town of Mercer had a population of 325 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Mercer is located at latitude 40.5114 and longitude -93.5322 in Mercer County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Mercer encompass a land area of 0.37 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Mercer County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Mercer has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Mercer is located within Township of Marion, a minor civil division (MCD) of Mercer County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 325 (100%) |
| Population Density | 884 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 19 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $39,028 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,190 |
| Median Home Value | $63,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 252 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 126 (50.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 43 (17.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 83 (32.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 169 |
| Average Household Size | 1.92 |
| Family Households | 78 (46.2%) |
The table below compares Mercer to the other 1,082 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs 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 | # 621 | 43rd |
| Population Density | # 433 | 60th |
| Median Household Income | # 915 | 16th |
| Per Capita Income | # 686 | 37th |
| Diversity Index | # 521 | 52nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
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