Mercer County, North Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mercer County
- State
- North Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 38057
- State FIPS
- 38
- County FIPS
- 057
Geography
- Land Area
- 1042.78 sq mi
- Water Area
- 69.82 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1112.60 sq mi
- Latitude
- 47.307147
- Longitude
- -101.833328
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,291
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,343
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,062 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 230 | 2.8% |
| White | 7,608 | 91.8% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 204 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,201 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 2.2% |
| White | 5,906 | 93.1% |
| Black | 30 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 211 | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,337
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $80,401
- Poverty Rate
- 9.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 791
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,647 | 91.7% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,205
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 567 | 10.9% |
| Republican | 3,126 | 60.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,512 | 29.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,574 | 49.5% |
| Female | 2,602 | 50.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,201 | 80.7% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 1.2% |
| Black | 9 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,486
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 67.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,831 | 67.4% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 66.2% |
| Black | 7 | 77.8% |
| Asian | 24 | 85.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,731 | 67.2% |
| Female | 1,741 | 66.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,256 (21.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,375 (23.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,667
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $201,702
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,109
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.5%
- Work From Home
- 5.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.