Mercer County, Ohio
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mercer County
- State
- Ohio
- FIPS Code
- 39107
- State FIPS
- 39
- County FIPS
- 107
Geography
- Land Area
- 462.45 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10.98 sq mi
- Total Area
- 473.43 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.535333
- Longitude
- -84.632059
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 41,909
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 31,113
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 41,131 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 782 | 1.9% |
| White | 40,015 | 95.5% |
| Black | 268 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 147 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 30,620 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 496 | 1.6% |
| White | 29,772 | 95.7% |
| Black | 481 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 127 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 128 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 103 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 42,484
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $79,152
- Poverty Rate
- 7.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,038
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 40,313 | 94.9% |
| Black | 513 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 201 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 28,270
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,358 | 11.9% |
| Republican | 14,380 | 50.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 10,514 | 37.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,013 | 49.6% |
| Female | 14,084 | 49.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,386 | 82.7% |
| Hispanic | 341 | 1.2% |
| Black | 16 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 144 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,829
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,782 | 63.2% |
| Hispanic | 140 | 41.1% |
| Black | 6 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 78 | 54.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,951 | 63.9% |
| Female | 8,787 | 62.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,251 (39.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,198 (22.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,103
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $219,976
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $809
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 87.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.