Mercer County's estimated 2026 population is 8,400 with a growth rate of 0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mercer County is the 17th largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 8,418 and has seen a growth of -0.21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Mercer County includes 90.96% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (90.96%)
Other race (2.93%)
Native American (2.83%)
Two or more races (2.27%)
Black or African American (0.6%)
Asian (0.42%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,587 | 90.96% |
| Other race | 244 | 2.93% |
| Native American | 236 | 2.83% |
| Two or more races | 189 | 2.27% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.42% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Mercer County's average per capita income is $50,625. Household income levels show a median of $79,405. The poverty rate stands at 10.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,080 | - |
| Families | $102,879 | $109,279 |
| Households | $79,405 | $94,487 |
| Non Families | $49,556 | $64,849 |
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