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World Population Review
Mercer County, West Virginia Population 2021
Mercer County, West Virginia's estimated population is 57,870 with a growth rate of -0.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mercer County, West Virginia is the 9th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 62,336 and has seen a growth of -7.16% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 57,870 | -444 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 58,314 | -444 | -0.76% |
| 2019 | 58,758 | -444 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 59,202 | -667 | -1.11% |
| 2017 | 59,869 | -763 | -1.26% |
| 2016 | 60,632 | -501 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 61,133 | -626 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 61,759 | -152 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 61,911 | -508 | -0.81% |
| 2012 | 62,419 | -141 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 62,560 | 224 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 62,336 | -2,644 | -4.07% |
| 1990 | 64,980 | -8,962 | -12.12% |
| 1980 | 73,942 | 10,736 | 16.99% |
| 1970 | 63,206 | -5,000 | -7.33% |
| 1960 | 68,206 | -6,807 | -9.07% |
| 1950 | 75,013 | 6,724 | 9.85% |
| 1940 | 68,289 | 6,966 | 11.36% |
| 1930 | 61,323 | 11,765 | 23.74% |
| 1920 | 49,558 | 11,187 | 29.15% |
| 1910 | 38,371 | 15,348 | 66.66% |
| 1900 | 23,023 | 7,021 | 43.88% |
| 1890 | 16,002 | 8,535 | 114.30% |
| 1880 | 7,467 | 403 | 5.70% |
| 1870 | 7,064 | 245 | 3.59% |
| 1860 | 6,819 | 2,597 | 61.51% |
| 1850 | 4,222 | 1,989 | 89.07% |
| 1840 | 2,233 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.76%
County Website
State
Founded
March 17, 1837
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
62,336
Growth Since 2010
-7.16%
Mercer County, West Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,664 | 91.23% |
| Black or African American | 3,838 | 6.41% |
| Two or More Races | 921 | 1.54% |
| Asian | 362 | 0.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 102 | 0.17% |
| Some Other Race | 32 | 0.05% |
Mercer County, West Virginia Population by Race
Mercer County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Mercer County, West Virginia Population by Age
Mercer County, West Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,216 | 2.33 | 69.5 |
| Married | 11,389 | 2.9 | 82.5 |
| Non Family | 8,870 | 1.16 | 61.6 |
| Female | 3,579 | 3.12 | 52.1 |
| Male | 1,378 | 3.06 | 58.6 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
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Mercer County, West Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,619 | 6.16% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,393 | 10.34% |
| High School Graduate | 16,773 | 39.47% |
| Some College | 7,865 | 18.51% |
| Associates Degree | 2,590 | 6.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,392 | 12.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,864 | 6.74% |
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Mercer County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Mercer County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39,293 | 32,596 | 7,373 |
| Black | 2,216 | 2,014 | 493 |
| 2+ Races | 383 | 383 | 137 |
| Asian | 289 | 268 | 216 |
| Hispanic | 266 | 246 | 35 |
| Native American | 102 | 30 | |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.74%.
Mercer County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,837
Average Earnings
$38,588
Average Male
$25,389
Average Female
Mercer County, West Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Mercer County, West Virginia Language by Age
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Mercer County, West Virginia Language
97.83% of Mercer County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 2.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.73% of the population.
Mercer County, West Virginia Language
Mercer County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53,050 | 10,245 | 19.31% |
| Black | 3,682 | 790 | 21.46% |
| Multiple | 856 | 286 | 33.41% |
| Hispanic | 643 | 231 | 35.93% |
| Asian | 342 | 59 | 17.25% |
| Other | 27 | 2 | 7.41% |
19.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.80%
Male Poverty Rate
21.59%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mercer County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mercer County, West Virginia is Hispanic, with 35.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mercer County, West Virginia is Other, with 7.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.65%.
Mercer County, West Virginia Poverty
Mercer County, West Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Mercer County, West Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Mercer County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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Mercer County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Mercer County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
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Mercer County, West Virginia Marital Status
Mercer County, West Virginia Veterans by War
Mercer County, West Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,907 | 8.89% |
| Black | 202 | 7.22% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 16.39% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 3.94% |
| Other Race | 12 | 46.15% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.30% |
Mercer County, West Virginia Veterans by Race
Mercer County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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10.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
Mercer County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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48.6%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Mercer County, West Virginia Employment by Age
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Mercer County, West Virginia Employment by Race
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Mercer County, West Virginia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.04% of Mercer County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 76.90% having been born in West Virginia. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Mercer County, West Virginia Place of Birth
- 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