Mercer County, MO

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    2024 Population
    3,482
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    42.4
    3.92% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.5%
    8.47% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $62,679
    3.85% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $104,900
    10.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,477
    1.37% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Mercer County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.3% of the residents in Mercer County, MO are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Mercer County, MO was $104,900, and the homeownership rate was 81%.

    Most people in Mercer County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Mercer County, MO was 3 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Mercer County, MO is home to a population of 3.48k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.59% of Mercer County, MO residents were born outside of the country (125 people).

    In 2024, there were 39.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.17k people) in Mercer County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 81 Other (Hispanic) and 65 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.3% of Mercer County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Mercer County, MO was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mercer County, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      3.17k ± 29
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      81 ± 53
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      65 ± 25
    4.8%
    Hispanic Population
    167 people

    In 2024, there were 39.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.17k people) in Mercer County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 81 Other (Hispanic) and 65 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.8% of the people in Mercer County, MO are hispanic (167 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Mercer County, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.59%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    125 people
    3.26%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    114 people

    As of 2024, 3.59% of Mercer County, MO residents (125 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mercer County, MO was 3.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      82 ± 33
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      37 ± 29
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      17 ± 21

    Mercer County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    90.8% of the population of Mercer County, MO has health coverage, with 43% on employee plans, 19.8% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 2.05% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Mercer County, MO see 3,488 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,488 patients). Compare this to dentists who see null patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1734 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,488 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mercer County, MO

    Primary care physicians in Mercer County, MO see an average of 3,488 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,488 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mercer County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    9.15%
    Uninsured
    43%
    Employer Coverage
    19.8%
    Medicaid
    14.8%
    Medicare
    11.2%
    Non-Group
    2.05%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mercer County, MO declined by 9.69% from 10.1% to 9.15%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mercer County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.76 in Mercer County, MO.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 42.4% in Mercer County, MO.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 14.8% in Mercer County, MO.

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    Economy

    The economy of Mercer County, MO employs 1.48k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Mercer County, MO were Manufacturing (296 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (229 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (196 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($113,438), Utilities ($101,667), and Information ($95,179).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.48k
    2024 Value
    ± 157
    1.37%
    1 Year growth
    ± 15.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mercer County, MO grew at a rate of 1.37%, from 1.46k employees to 1.48k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mercer County, MO, are Management Occupations (217 people), Sales & Related Occupations (167 people), and Production Occupations (127 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mercer County, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.48k
    2024 Value
    ± 157
    1.37%
    1 Year growth
    ± 15.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mercer County, MO grew at a rate of 1.37%, from 1.46k employees to 1.48k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mercer County, MO, are Manufacturing (296 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (229 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (196 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mercer County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Mercer County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,125
    Median earning men ± $4,286
    $32,250
    Median earning women ± $5,786

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($107,188), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($100,208), and Construction ($63,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($61,563), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,750), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($43,523).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.17%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 14
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 12
      Construction
    3. 7
      Retail Trade

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.77k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $1.74k
      Retail Trade
    3. $1.19k
      Transportation and Warehousing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Mercer County, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Mercer County, MO was $104,900 in 2024, which is 0.315 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $95,300 to $104,900, a 10.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Mercer County, MO is 81%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Mercer County, MO have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mercer County, MO is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    In 2025, 9.76% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mercer County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.36%.

    Housing

    Property

    $104,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$15,308
    $1,055
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$121

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mercer County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    81%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 81% of the housing units in Mercer County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.1%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $62,679
    Median Household Income
    ± $14,517
    1.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 134

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.3k households in Mercer County, MO grew to $62,679 from the previous year's value of $60,357.

    The following chart displays the households in Mercer County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Mercer County, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (73%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.2%)
    3. Carpooled (10.4%)

    In 2024, 73% of workers in Mercer County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.2%) and those who carpooled to work (10.4%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    22.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Mercer County, MO have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.0793% of the workforce in Mercer County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Mercer County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mercer County, MO have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 9.76% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mercer County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.36%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mercer County, MO (461 out of 3.42k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 12 - 14.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mercer County, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 19% of the children was living in poverty in Mercer County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.7%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 40.8 in Mercer County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 167% per 100,000 population.

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