Merced County, California
County
Overview
- County Name
- Merced County
- State
- California
- FIPS Code
- 06047
- State FIPS
- 06
- County FIPS
- 047
Geography
- Land Area
- 1938.00 sq mi
- Water Area
- 40.65 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1978.65 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.194806
- Longitude
- -120.722802
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 247,147
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 166,079
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 100,975 | 40.9% |
| Hispanic | 146,175 | 59.1% |
| White | 67,673 | 27.4% |
| Black | 7,553 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 17,608 | 7.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 579 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 583 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1,278 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 78,815 | 47.5% |
| Hispanic | 87,260 | 52.5% |
| White | 54,955 | 33.1% |
| Black | 7,008 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 13,893 | 8.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,956 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 361 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 878 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 290,201
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,426
- Poverty Rate
- 18.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 54,568
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 91,462 | 31.5% |
| Black | 8,082 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 20,971 | 7.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 124,463
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 53,156 | 42.7% |
| Republican | 35,321 | 28.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 27,222 | 21.9% |
| Other | 749 | 0.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 57,160 | 45.9% |
| Female | 64,349 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 42,589 | 34.2% |
| Hispanic | 63,936 | 51.4% |
| Black | 952 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 7,563 | 6.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 55,836
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 25,408 | 59.7% |
| Hispanic | 22,506 | 35.2% |
| Black | 372 | 39.1% |
| Asian | 2,970 | 39.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 25,766 | 45.1% |
| Female | 29,025 | 45.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 45,831 (26.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 26,697 (15.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 90,872
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $400,727
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,428
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 6.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 35.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.