Mercer County's estimated 2026 population is 8,536 with a growth rate of 1.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mercer County is the 17th largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 8,418 and has seen a growth of 1.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.9 years
Female: 42.8 years
Male: 43.1 years
There are 6,388 adults, (1,876 of whom are seniors) in Mercer County.
Female: 4,151 (49.8%)
Male: 4,186 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Mercer County includes 91.72% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,647 | 91.72% |
| Two or more races | 308 | 3.69% |
| Native American | 204 | 2.45% |
| Other race | 135 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.01% |
Mercer County's average per capita income is $51,710. Household income levels show a median of $80,946. The poverty rate stands at 9.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,257 | - |
| Families | $102,609 | $114,280 |
| Households | $80,946 | $96,779 |
| Non Families | $51,010 | $63,376 |
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