Merced is a city located in Merced County, California. Merced has a 2025 population of 98,224. It is also the county seat of Merced County. Merced is currently growing at a rate of 2.36% annually and its population has increased by 13.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 86,893 in 2020.
The average household income in Merced is $81,691 with a poverty rate of 22.99%.The median age in Merced is 29.8 years: 29.1 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Merced includes 39.24% other race, 31.69% White, 9.82% Asian, 4.95% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
Other race | 35,221 | 39.24% |
White | 28,446 | 31.69% |
Two or more races | 11,786 | 13.13% |
Asian | 8,812 | 9.82% |
Black or African American | 4,443 | 4.95% |
Native American | 658 | 0.73% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 400 | 0.45% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Merced's average per capita income is $39,733. Household income levels show a median of $59,938. The poverty rate stands at 22.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $90,432 | $112,044 |
Families | $67,504 | $86,175 |
Households | $59,938 | $81,691 |
Non Families | $37,765 | $54,816 |
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