Mercer County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mercer County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17131
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 131
Geography
- Land Area
- 561.24 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.50 sq mi
- Total Area
- 568.74 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.205605
- Longitude
- -90.741770
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,441
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,217
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,945 | 96.8% |
| Hispanic | 499 | 3.2% |
| White | 14,537 | 94.1% |
| Black | 94 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,882 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 338 | 2.8% |
| White | 11,590 | 94.9% |
| Black | 156 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 63 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 15,495
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $75,172
- Poverty Rate
- 8.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,366
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,589 | 94.2% |
| Black | 93 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,376
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,641 | 25.5% |
| Republican | 3,236 | 31.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,499 | 43.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,017 | 48.4% |
| Female | 5,352 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,120 | 87.9% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 1.5% |
| Black | 15 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,069
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,415 | 59.4% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 39.9% |
| Black | 9 | 60.0% |
| Asian | 21 | 51.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,986 | 59.5% |
| Female | 3,078 | 57.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,567 (32.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,323 (20.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,285
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $148,148
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $767
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.0%
- Work From Home
- 10.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.