Mercer County, OH

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2020 Population

41,034

0.367% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.4

0.505% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

5.63%

12.4% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$65,566

4.15% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$163,800

6.5% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

21,358

1.23% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Mercer County, OH had a population of 41k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $65,566. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Mercer County, OH grew from 40,884 to 41,034, a 0.367% increase and its median household income grew from $62,952 to $65,566, a 4.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mercer County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.1%), White (Hispanic) (1.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.868%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (0.748%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.68%).

None of the households in Mercer County, OH 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.

98.7% of the residents in Mercer County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mercer County, OH are Wright State University-Lake Campus (185 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Mercer County, OH was $163,800, and the homeownership rate was 79.3%. Most people in Mercer County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Mercer County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Mercer County, OH borders Adams County, IN, Jay County, IN, Auglaize County, OH, Darke County, OH, Shelby County, OH, and Van Wert County, OH.

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Diversity

Mercer County, OH is home to a population of 41k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.73% of Mercer County, OH residents were born outside of the country (709 people).

In 2020, there were 64.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39k people) in Mercer County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 603 White (Hispanic) and 356 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mercer County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
39k ± 24
White (Hispanic)
603 ± 60
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
356 ± 141

1.89%

Hispanic Population

777 people

1.89% of the people in Mercer County, OH are hispanic (777 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mercer County, OH as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.73%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

709 people

1.43%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

584 people

As of 2020, 1.73% of Mercer County, OH residents (709 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mercer County, OH was 1.43%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mercer County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.7

In 2020, the median age of all people in Mercer County, OH was 39.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Mercer County, OH are getting getting younger. In 2019, the average age of all Mercer County, OH residents was 40.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,307 ± 6,257 people
Mexico
43,106 ± 5,088 people
China
34,944 ± 4,583 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,307 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,106 and China with 34,944.

Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.7% of Mercer County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Mercer County, OH was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mercer County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
864 ± 169
Korea
251 ± 76
Gulf War (1990s)
149 ± 69

Mercer County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.44 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Ohio. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Ohio, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Mercer County, OH is $65,566. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Mercer County, OH was Census Tract 9673 with a value of $83,569, followed by Census Tract 9679 and Census Tract 9680, with respective values of $83,496 and $72,435.

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,988. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Mercer County, OH employs 21.4k people. The largest industries in Mercer County, OH are Manufacturing (7,323 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,306 people), and Retail Trade (2,183 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($63,533), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,194), and Transportation & Warehousing ($51,952).

Wages

Median Household Income

$65,566

2020 value

± $2,583

4.15%

1 Year Growth

± 5.07%

Households in Mercer County, OH have a median annual income of $65,566, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $62,952 in 2019, which represents a 4.15% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Mercer County, OH compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

$66,859

Average Male Salary in Ohio

± $1,043

$49,988

Average Female Salary in Ohio

± $782

In 2020, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Ohio

Asian
$66,781 ± $5,146
White
$52,037 ± $655
Two or More Races
$44,595 ± $3,825

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Ohio.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mercer County, OH is from Ohio.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2020, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.751% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9673
Census Tract 9679
Census Tract 9680

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mercer County, OH was Census Tract 9673 with a value of $83,569, followed by Census Tract 9679 and Census Tract 9680, with respective values of $83,496 and $72,435.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Mercer County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

5.63% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mercer County, OH (2.27k out of 40.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
2,140 ± 326
Hispanic
89 ± 135
Two Or More
57 ± 137

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

21.4k

2020 Value

± 891

1.23%

1 Year growth

± 5.69%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Mercer County, OH grew at a rate of 1.23%, from 21.1k employees to 21.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mercer County, OH, are Production Occupations (4,318 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,475 people), and Management Occupations (1,722 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mercer County, OH.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Mercer County, OH, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (4,318 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,475 people), and Management Occupations (1,722 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Mercer County, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (3.62 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.58 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.55 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Mercer County, OH, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($70,332), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($66,103), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($65,147).

Industries

Employment by Industries

21.4k

2020 Value

± 891

1.23%

1 Year growth

± 5.69%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Mercer County, OH grew at a rate of 1.23%, from 21.1k employees to 21.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mercer County, OH, are Manufacturing (7,323 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,306 people), and Retail Trade (2,183 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mercer County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Mercer County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Mercer County, OH, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (7,323 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,306 people), and Retail Trade (2,183 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Mercer County, OH has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (3.42 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3 times), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.27 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Mercer County, OH, by median earnings, are Utilities ($63,533), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,194), and Transportation & Warehousing ($51,952).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $57.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($53.5B) and Mixed freight ($52.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$685B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.25T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

81.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $685B. This is expected to increase 81.7% to $1.25T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$46.1B
Indiana
$39.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $46.1B, followed by Indiana with $39.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mercer County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 81.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (17%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.859%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (81.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (17%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.859%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mercer County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 81.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (17%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.859%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mercer County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Ohio.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Mercer County, OH

81.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Ohio

Holmes County, OH
83.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Putnam County, OH
82.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Mercer County, OH
81.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Ohio was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Ohio colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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 Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Mercer County, OH awarded 185 degrees. The student population of Mercer County, OH is skewed towards women, with 723 male students and 1,026 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mercer County, OH are White (181 and 97.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2 and 1.08%), Black or African American (1 and 0.541%), and Two or More Races (1 and 0.541%).

The largest universities in Mercer County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Wright State University-Lake Campus (185 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mercer County, OH are General Business Administration & Management (37 and 20%), General Business (30 and 16.2%), and Mechanical Engineering (21 and 11.4%).

The median tuition cost in Mercer County, OH for a public four year colleges is $6,337 for in-state students and $15,755 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
37 degree-majorss awarded
Mechanical Engineering
21 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
21 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mercer County, OH was General Business Administration & Management with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Mercer County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Wright State University-Lake Campus

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

185 degrees awarded

$6,337

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the Mercer County, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wright State University-Lake Campus with 185 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

105

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 80 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mercer County, OH, which is 0.762 times less than the 105 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Mercer County, OH by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
181 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Mercer County, OH was White students. These 181 degrees mean that there were 90.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mercer County, OH was $163,800 in 2020, which is 0.713 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $153,800 to $163,800, a 6.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Mercer County, OH is 79.3%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Mercer County, OH have an average commute time of 18.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mercer County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$163,800

2020 Median

± $4,408

$153,800

2019 Median

± $5,461

In 2020, the median property value in Mercer County, OH grew to to $163,800 from the previous year's value of $153,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Mercer County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mercer County, OH the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,566

Median Household Income

± $2,583

16.1k

Number of Households

± 801

In 2020, the median household income of the 16.1k households in Mercer County, OH grew to $65,566 from the previous year's value of $62,952.

The following chart displays the households in Mercer County, OH 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Mercer County, OH distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mercer County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

79.3%

2020 Homeownership

77%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 79.3% of the housing units in Mercer County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Mercer County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mercer County, OH have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.66% of the workforce in Mercer County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mercer County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (88.8%)
Carpooled (7.05%)
Worked At Home (2.26%)

In 2020, 88.8% of workers in Mercer County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.05%) and those who worked at home (2.26%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mercer County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mercer County, OH have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

96.3% of the population of Mercer County, OH has health coverage, with 61.8% on employee plans, 8.59% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Mercer County, OH see 2156 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.48% increase from the previous year (2044 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3167 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1113 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Lawrence County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.1%). Additionally, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,156 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mercer County, OH

Primary care physicians in Mercer County, OH see an average of 2,156 patients per year. This represents a 5.48% increase from the previous year (2,044 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Ohio

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.69%

Uninsured

61.8%

Employer Coverage

8.59%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mercer County, OH grew by 5.91% from 3.48% to 3.69%.

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