Mercer County, Ohio Population 2022
Mercer County, Ohio's estimated population is 41,832 with a growth rate of 0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mercer County, Ohio is the 61st largest county in Ohio. The 2010 Population was 40,788 and has seen a growth of 2.56% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 95 | 0.00% | |
| 1830 | 1,110 | 1,015 | 1068.42% |
| 1840 | 8,277 | 7,167 | 645.68% |
| 1850 | 7,712 | -565 | -6.83% |
| 1860 | 14,104 | 6,392 | 82.88% |
| 1870 | 17,254 | 3,150 | 22.33% |
| 1880 | 21,808 | 4,554 | 26.39% |
| 1890 | 27,220 | 5,412 | 24.82% |
| 1900 | 28,021 | 801 | 2.94% |
| 1910 | 27,536 | -485 | -1.73% |
| 1920 | 26,872 | -664 | -2.41% |
| 1930 | 25,096 | -1,776 | -6.61% |
| 1940 | 26,256 | 1,160 | 4.62% |
| 1950 | 28,311 | 2,055 | 7.83% |
| 1960 | 32,559 | 4,248 | 15.00% |
| 1970 | 35,265 | 2,706 | 8.31% |
| 1980 | 38,334 | 3,069 | 8.70% |
| 1990 | 39,443 | 1,109 | 2.89% |
| 2010 | 40,788 | 1,345 | 3.41% |
| 2011 | 40,715 | -73 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 40,705 | -10 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 40,615 | -90 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 40,730 | 115 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 40,723 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 40,715 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 40,858 | 143 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 40,952 | 94 | 0.23% |
| 2019 | 41,172 | 220 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 41,392 | 220 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 41,612 | 220 | 0.53% |
| 2022 | 41,832 | 220 | 0.53% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,638 | 96.60% |
| Black or African American | 279 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 272 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 337 | 0.82% |
| Some Other Race | 110 | 0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 398 | 0.97% |
Mercer County, Ohio Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,078 | 2.52 | 79.3 |
| Married | 9,192 | 3.15 | 91.5 |
| Male | 804 | 3.48 | 62.9 |
| Female | 983 | 2.7 | 49.6 |
| Non Family | 5,099 | 1.2 | 65.5 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 354 | 1.30% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,757 | 6.47% |
| High School Graduate | 11,873 | 43.74% |
| Some College | 4,654 | 17.15% |
| Associates Degree | 3,248 | 11.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,413 | 12.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,843 | 6.79% |
Mercer County, Ohio Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 117 | 117 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 258 | 228 | 103 |
| Islander | 117 | 94 | 29 |
| White | 26,160 | 24,191 | 5,034 |
| Black | 128 | 95 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 393 | 337 | 4 |
| Other Race | 71 | 71 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.67%.
$42,157
Average Earnings
$50,814
Average Male
$33,070
Average Female
Mercer County, Ohio Language by Age
Mercer County, Ohio Language
98.11% of Mercer County, Ohio residents speak only English, while 1.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.09% of the population.
Mercer County, Ohio Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 223 | 47 | 21.08% |
| Multiple | 392 | 57 | 14.54% |
| Hispanic | 763 | 89 | 11.66% |
| Islander | 337 | 20 | 5.93% |
| White | 38,390 | 2,055 | 5.35% |
| Asian | 254 | 2 | 0.79% |
| Other | 4 | NaN% |
5.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.10%
Male Poverty Rate
6.18%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mercer County, Ohio
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mercer County, Ohio is Black, with 21.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mercer County, Ohio is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.50%.
Mercer County, Ohio Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.6%
Male Marriage Rate
59.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Mercer County, Ohio Married by Age and Sex
Mercer County, Ohio Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Mercer County, Ohio Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,972 | 6.67% |
| Black | 21 | 13.29% |
| Other Race | 15 | 17.24% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 2.55% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 6.16% |
Mercer County, Ohio Veterans by Education
7.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
69%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
86.86%
Born in Mercer County, Ohio
98.27%
Native Born
1.73%
Foreign Born
1.25%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.27% of Mercer County, Ohio residents were born in the United States, with 86.86% having been born in Ohio. 1.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990