Merced County's estimated 2026 population is 297,713 with a growth rate of 0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Merced County is the 23rd largest county in California. The 2010 population was 256,709 and has seen a growth of 15.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 31.8 years
Female: 32.5 years
Male: 31.1 years
There are 206,871 adults, (34,001 of whom are seniors) in Merced County.
Female: 142,969 (49.3%)
Male: 147,232 (50.7%)
The racial composition of Merced County includes 41.27% other race, 31.52% White, 7.23% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 119,779 | 41.27% |
| White | 91,462 | 31.52% |
| Two or more races | 44,616 | 15.37% |
| Asian | 20,971 | 7.23% |
| Black or African American | 8,082 | 2.78% |
| Native American | 4,316 | 1.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 975 | 0.34% |
Merced County's average per capita income is $42,804. Household income levels show a median of $65,510. The poverty rate stands at 19.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,663 | $114,631 |
| Families | $74,507 | $96,598 |
| Households | $65,510 | $87,781 |
| Non Families | $36,571 | $53,366 |
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