Mercer County's estimated 2026 population is 56,556 with a growth rate of -0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mercer County is the 10th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 62,335 and has seen a growth of -9.27% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Mercer County includes 89.37% White, 4.3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (89.37%)
Two or more races (5.24%)
Black or African American (4.3%)
Other race (0.44%)
Native American (0.35%)
Asian (0.3%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,785 | 89.37% |
| Two or more races | 3,094 | 5.24% |
| Black or African American | 2,542 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 261 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 204 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 176 | 0.3% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Mercer County's average per capita income is $41,096. Household income levels show a median of $47,799. The poverty rate stands at 17.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,547 | - |
| Families | $66,047 | $78,300 |
| Households | $47,799 | $66,550 |
| Non Families | $29,110 | $41,466 |
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