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Population Review

Mercer County, IL — Population & Demographics

Mercer County, IL has a population of 15,619. The median household income is $71,710 and the median age is 44.5.

15,619

Population

$71,710

Median Income

$139,300

Median Home Value

44.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White94.8%
Black or African American0.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$71,710

Median Household Income

$36,295

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment

Housing

$139,300

Median Home Value

$757

Median Rent

82.7%

Homeownership

Education

93.3%

High School+

18.9%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Mercer County, IL has a population of 15,619 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Mercer County, IL is $71,710.

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