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Population Review

Mercedes city, TX — Population & Demographics

Mercedes city, TX has a population of 16,449. The median household income is $41,753 and the median age is 31.4.

16,449

Population

$41,753

Median Income

$107,700

Median Home Value

31.4

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White53.7%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$41,753

Median Household Income

$18,376

Per Capita Income

24.5%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$107,700

Median Home Value

$676

Median Rent

64.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

69.9%

High School+

14.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.9%

Drive Alone

72.4%

Public Transit

8.8%

Work From Home

17.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

8.6%

Foreign Born

25.7%

Non-English at Home

3.6%

Veterans

15.3%

With Disability

74.3%

Health Insurance

88.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management31.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services8.0%
Construction7.2%
Manufacturing4.9%
Retail Trade4.5%
Public Administration3.2%
Information3.2%
Agriculture & Mining2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Mercedes city, TX has a population of 16,449 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Mercedes city, TX is $41,753, with 24.5% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Mercedes city, TX is $107,700, with median rent at $676.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.