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Population Review

Merced County, CA — Population & Demographics

Merced County, CA has a population of 285,597. The median household income is $65,044 and the median age is 31.8.

285,597

Population

$65,044

Median Income

$368,400

Median Home Value

31.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White36.0%
Black or African American2.9%
Asian0.2%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$65,044

Median Household Income

$27,711

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment

Housing

$368,400

Median Home Value

$1,284

Median Rent

53.3%

Homeownership

Education

71.9%

High School+

14.8%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Merced County, CA has a population of 285,597 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Merced County, CA is $65,044.

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