Mercer County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mercer County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29129
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 129
Geography
- Land Area
- 453.84 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.28 sq mi
- Total Area
- 455.11 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.421413
- Longitude
- -93.567631
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 3,389
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 2,534
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,280 | 96.8% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 3.2% |
| White | 3,189 | 94.1% |
| Black | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,478 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 2.3% |
| White | 2,417 | 95.4% |
| Black | 8 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 3,482
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,467
- Poverty Rate
- 13.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 461
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,218 | 92.4% |
| Black | 6 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,216
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 307 | 13.9% |
| Republican | 1,152 | 52.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 757 | 34.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,115 | 50.3% |
| Female | 1,094 | 49.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,009 | 90.7% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 1.4% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,198
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,091 | 54.3% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 54.8% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 6 | 85.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 586 | 52.6% |
| Female | 610 | 55.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 833 (35.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 429 (18.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,902
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $106,794
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $617
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 13.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.