Mercer County's estimated 2025 population is 8,273 with a growth rate of -0.22% 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 -1.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Mercer County includes 90.96% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,587 | 90.96% |
| Other race | 244 | 2.93% |
| Native American | 236 | 2.83% |
| Two or more races | 189 | 2.27% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Mercer County's average per capita income is $50,625. Household income levels show a median of $79,405. The poverty rate stands at 10.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,080 | - |
| Families | $102,879 | $109,279 |
| Households | $79,405 | $94,487 |
| Non Families | $49,556 | $64,849 |
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