Merced County's estimated 2026 population is 301,518 with a growth rate of 0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Merced County is the 23rd largest county in California. The 2010 population was 256,709 and has seen a growth of 17.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Merced County includes 39.93% other race, 36.01% White, 7.14% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Other race (39.93%)
White (36.01%)
Two or more races (12.28%)
Asian (7.14%)
Black or African American (2.89%)
Native American (1.44%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.31%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 114,030 | 39.93% |
| White | 102,852 | 36.01% |
| Two or more races | 35,067 | 12.28% |
| Asian | 20,391 | 7.14% |
| Black or African American | 8,250 | 2.89% |
| Native American | 4,120 | 1.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 887 | 0.31% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Merced County's average per capita income is $41,758. Household income levels show a median of $65,044. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,195 | $113,913 |
| Families | $73,010 | $94,946 |
| Households | $65,044 | $87,129 |
| Non Families | $36,733 | $52,233 |
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