Mercer, ND

Census Place

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2023 Population
97
11% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Hoeven
Republican Party
US Senator
Kevin Cramer
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
54.8
14.4% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
9.28%
44.5% 1-year increase
2023 Employed Population
52
18.8% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Mercer, ND had a population of 97 people with a median age of 54.8 and a median household income of $N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Mercer, ND declined from 109 to 97, a −11% decrease and its median household income declined from $109,000 to $N/A, a −100% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mercer, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.19%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (6.19%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Mercer, ND 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.

100% of the residents in Mercer, ND are U.S. citizens.

Most people in Mercer, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Mercer, ND was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Mercer, ND is home to a population of 97 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of Mercer, ND residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 14.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85 people) in Mercer, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
100%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Mercer, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Mercer, ND was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mercer, ND
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    85 ± 40
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6 ± 10
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    6 ± 9

In 2023, there were 14.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85 people) in Mercer, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,032 ± 1,349 people
  2. Canada
    2,767 ± 1,289 people
  3. Philippines
    2,721 ± 1,278 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,032 North Dakota residents, followed by Canada with 2,767 and Philippines with 2,721.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1 ± 14
  2. Korea
    1 ± 10
  3. Vietnam
    0 ± 17

Mercer, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Mercer, ND employs 52 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Mercer, ND were Health Care & Social Assistance (16 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (6 people), and Educational Services (6 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,083), Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,833), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($N/A).

Employment

Occupations

52
2023 Value
± 70
−18.8%
1 Year decline
± 215%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mercer, ND declined at a rate of −18.8%, from 64 employees to 52 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mercer, ND, are Management Occupations (23 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (12 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (9 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mercer, ND.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

52
2023 Value
± 70
−18.8%
1 Year decline
± 215%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mercer, ND declined at a rate of −18.8%, from 64 employees to 52 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mercer, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (16 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (6 people), and Educational Services (6 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mercer, ND, though some of these residents may live in Mercer, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$57,250
Median earning men ± $53,189
$45,625
Median earning women ± $13,864

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($N/A), Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($N/A).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,083), Public Administration ($N/A), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.83%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 428k people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.83% 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 12.3%.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.408% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.55% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (154k), Some college (149k), and Bachelors Degree (125k).

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Housing & Living

People in Mercer, ND have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mercer, ND is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Rent vs Own

92.2%
Homeownership
2023
71.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 92.2% of the housing units in Mercer, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 89.3%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

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

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Household Income

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$N/A
Median Household Income
± $N/A
51
Number of Households
± 35

In 2023, the median household income of the 51 households in Mercer, ND declined from $N/A from the previous year's value of $109,000.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mercer, ND is from North Dakota.
0.432
2023 Wage GINI in North Dakota
0.436
2022 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2023, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.922% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (84.6%)
  2. Carpooled (11.5%)
  3. Walked (3.85%)

In 2023, 84.6% of workers in Mercer, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who walked to work (3.85%).

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Commute Time

23.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mercer, ND have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Mercer, ND 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, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mercer, ND have 3 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.28% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mercer, ND (9 out of 97 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mercer, ND is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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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Health

100% of the population of Mercer, ND has health coverage, with 70.1% on employee plans, 2.06% on Medicaid, 21.6% on Medicare, 5.15% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1,294 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.622% increase from the previous year (1,286 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1425 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 448 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.4% under 18 years, 2.06% between 18 and 34 years, 66% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

0%
Uninsured
70.1%
Employer Coverage
2.06%
Medicaid
21.6%
Medicare
5.15%
Non-Group
1.03%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mercer, ND stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

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