Mercer County, OH

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2019 Population

40,884

0.191% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

39.6

0.752% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

6.43%

7.14% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$62,952

5.95% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$153,800

6.73% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

21,099

0.822% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Mercer County, OH had a population of 40.9k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $62,952. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Mercer County, OH grew from 40,806 to 40,884, a 0.191% increase and its median household income grew from $59,417 to $62,952, a 5.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mercer County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.4%), White (Hispanic) (1.62%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.819%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.714%), and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (0.577%). 0% of the households in Mercer County, OH speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99% of the residents in Mercer County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mercer County, OH are Wright State University-Lake Campus (173 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Mercer County, OH was $153,800, and the homeownership rate was 77%. Most people in Mercer County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 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 40.9k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.31% of Mercer County, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.35k people).

In 2019, there were 58.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39k people) in Mercer County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 664 White (Hispanic) and 335 Black or African American (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 ± 18
White (Hispanic)
664 ± 84
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
335 ± 140

1.93%

Hispanic Population

788 people

1.93% of the people in Mercer County, OH are hispanic (788 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.31%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.35k people

1.31%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

534 people

As of 2019, 3.31% of Mercer County, OH residents (1.35k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mercer County, OH was 1.31%, 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

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Mercer County, OH was 39.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Mercer County, OH are getting getting younger. In 2018, 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
63,303 ± 6,160 people
Mexico
44,693 ± 5,180 people
China
34,554 ± 4,557 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 63,303 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,693 and China with 34,554.

Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

99%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99% of Mercer County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, 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
867 ± 165
Korea
284 ± 90
Gulf War (1990s)
269 ± 101

Mercer County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.05 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 $62,952. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Mercer County, OH was Census Tract 9679 with a value of $81,929, followed by Census Tract 9673 and Census Tract 9680, with respective values of $80,634 and $73,816.

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,688. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Mercer County, OH employs 21.1k people. The largest industries in Mercer County, OH are Manufacturing (7,320 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,479 people), and Retail Trade (2,000 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($63,750), Finance & Insurance ($51,616), and Construction ($50,573).

Wages

Median Household Income

$62,952

2019 value

± $2,214

5.95%

1 Year Growth

± 4.8%

Households in Mercer County, OH have a median annual income of $62,952, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $59,417 in 2018, which represents a 5.95% 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 Gender in Common Jobs

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

$65,641

Average Male Salary in Ohio

± $1,032

$48,688

Average Female Salary in Ohio

± $771

In 2019, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-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
$64,199 ± $5,065
White
$50,885 ± $647
American Indian
$40,448 ± $14,829

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.26 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.

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.461

2018 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2019, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.131% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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 9679
Census Tract 9673
Census Tract 9680

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mercer County, OH was Census Tract 9679 with a value of $81,929, followed by Census Tract 9673 and Census Tract 9680, with respective values of $80,634 and $73,816.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

6.43% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mercer County, OH (2.59k out of 40.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

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
2,432 ± 301
Hispanic
160 ± 132
Two Or More
74 ± 124

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

21.1k

2019 Value

± 837

0.822%

1 Year growth

± 5.58%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Mercer County, OH grew at a rate of 0.822%, from 20.9k employees to 21.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mercer County, OH, are Production Occupations (4,365 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,096 people), and Management Occupations (1,781 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 (4,365 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,096 people), and Management Occupations (1,781 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Mercer County, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (3.65 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.14 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.49 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Mercer County, OH, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($71,313), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($70,578), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($69,844).

Industries

Employment by Industries

21.1k

2019 Value

± 837

0.822%

1 Year growth

± 5.58%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Mercer County, OH grew at a rate of 0.822%, from 20.9k employees to 21.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mercer County, OH, are Manufacturing (7,320 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,479 people), and Retail Trade (2,000 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 (7,320 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,479 people), and Retail Trade (2,000 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Mercer County, OH has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (3.47 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.18 times), and Construction (0.978 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Mercer County, OH, by median earnings, are Utilities ($63,750), Finance & Insurance ($51,616), and Construction ($50,573).

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 2018, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $79.7B, followed by Mixed freight ($71B) and Machinery ($49.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$678B

2018 Value in Ohio

$1.22T

Projected 2045 Value in Ohio

80.7% growth

In 2018, total outbound Ohio trade was $678B. This is expected to increase 80.7% to $1.22T by 2045.

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
$63.5B
Indiana
$35.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.6B

In 2018, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $63.5B, followed by Indiana with $35.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Mercer County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 80.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (15.6%), followed by Other (3.85%). The most partisan county was Mercer County, OH with 80.6% 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

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (80.6%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (15.6%)
Democratic Party
Other (3.85%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 80.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (15.6%), followed by Other (3.85%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Mercer County, OH

80.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Ohio

Mercer County, OH
80.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Putnam County, OH
79.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Auglaize County, OH
79% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Ohio was Mercer County, OH with 80.6% 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 2019, universities in Mercer County, OH awarded 173 degrees. The student population of Mercer County, OH is skewed towards women, with 727 male students and 934 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mercer County, OH are White (167 and 96.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3 and 1.73%), Unknown (2 and 1.16%), and Two or More Races (1 and 0.578%).

The largest universities in Mercer County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Wright State University-Lake Campus (173 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mercer County, OH are General Business Administration & Management (51 and 29.5%), Mechanical Engineering (24 and 13.9%), and General Business (22 and 12.7%).

The median tuition cost in Mercer County, OH for a public four year colleges is $6,072 for in-state students and $15,300 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
51 degree-majorss awarded
Mechanical Engineering
24 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
14 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mercer County, OH was General Business Administration & Management with 51 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

173 degrees awarded

$6,072

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the Mercer County, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wright State University-Lake Campus with 173 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 79 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mercer County, OH, which is 0.84 times less than the 94 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
167 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded
Unknown
2 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Mercer County, OH was White students. These 167 degrees mean that there were 55.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mercer County, OH was $153,800 in 2019, which is 0.64 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $144,100 to $153,800, a 6.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Mercer County, OH is 77%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Mercer County, OH have an average commute time of 18.3 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

$153,800

2019 Median

± $5,461

$144,100

2018 Median

± $4,825

In 2019, the median property value in Mercer County, OH grew to to $153,800 from the previous year's value of $144,100.

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.

$62,952

Median Household Income

± $2,214

16.2k

Number of Households

± 706

In 2019, the median household income of the 16.2k households in Mercer County, OH grew to $62,952 from the previous year's value of $59,417.

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

77%

2019 Homeownership

76.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 77% of the housing units in Mercer County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Mercer County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mercer County, OH have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% 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 2019

Drove Alone (88.2%)
Carpooled (7.26%)
Worked At Home (2.08%)

In 2019, 88.2% of workers in Mercer County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.26%) and those who worked at home (2.08%).

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

96.5% of the population of Mercer County, OH has health coverage, with 60.7% on employee plans, 10% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.25% 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

3.48%

Uninsured

60.7%

Employer Coverage

10%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mercer County, OH declined by 15.9% from 4.14% to 3.48%.

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.