Mercerville is a CDP located in Mercer County New Jersey. Mercerville has a 2024 population of 14,553. Mercerville is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 13.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,783 in 2020.
The average household income in Mercerville is $129,805 with a poverty rate of 2.23%. The median age in Mercerville is 42.6 years: 42.5 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mercerville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,443 | 79.66% |
| Black or African American | 1,142 | 7.95% |
| Two or more races | 691 | 4.81% |
| Asian | 540 | 3.76% |
| Other race | 518 | 3.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,057 | 2.77 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Married | 3,270 | 3.24 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 1,041 | 1.16 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Female | 587 | 3.05 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Male | 159 | 2.72 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
84.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 294 | 2.9% |
| Associates Degree | 983 | 9.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,964 | 29.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,399 | 13.82% |
| High School Graduate | 2,798 | 27.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 126 | 1.24% |
| Some College | 1,557 | 15.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,935 | 7,676 | 3,395 |
| Hispanic | 883 | 824 | 368 |
| Black | 680 | 632 | 293 |
| Asian | 429 | 375 | 195 |
| 2+ Races | 328 | 328 | 101 |
| Other Race | 293 | 234 | 179 |
| Islander | 30 | 30 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 61.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,330 | $87,301 | $65,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,370 | $91,750 | $83,551 |
| High School Graduate | $46,183 | $47,301 | $36,360 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,284 | $77,240 | $45,431 |
| Overall | $65,639 | $71,559 | $61,448 |
| Some College | $63,459 | $70,952 | $50,662 |
$65,639
Average Earnings
$71,559
Average Male
$61,448
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.6% of Mercerville residents speak only English, while 15.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,075 | 276 | 2.74% |
| Other | 518 | 28 | 5.41% |
| Hispanic | 2,007 | 15 | 0.75% |
| Black | 1,074 | 9 | 0.84% |
2.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.58%
Male Poverty Rate
2.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mercerville is Other, with 5.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mercerville is Hispanic, with 0.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.95% |
| High School | 5.4% |
| Some College | 2.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.95% |
| Male Employed | 0.95% |
| Female Employed | 0.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,265 | $141,652 |
| Households | $116,380 | $129,805 |
| Married Families | $133,566 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,288 | $81,390 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
772
Number of Veterans
728
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 298 |
| Second Gulf War | 143 |
| World War II | 94 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Korea | 54 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 367 |
| 65 to 74 | 153 |
| 35 to 54 | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 87 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 683 | 7.36% |
| Black | 89 | 9.98% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 2.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.28%
Born in Mercerville
90.12%
Native Born
9.88%
Foreign Born
3.12%
Non Citizen
6.76%
Naturalized
90.12% of Mercerville residents were born in the United States, with 71.28% having been born in New Jersey. 3.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,553 | 95 | 0.66% |
| 2023 | 14,458 | 94 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 14,364 | 130 | 0.91% |
| 2021 | 14,234 | 1,451 | 11.35% |
| 2020 | 12,783 | 53 | 0.42% |
| 2019 | 12,730 | 156 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 12,574 | -580 | -4.41% |
| 2017 | 13,154 | -174 | -1.31% |
| 2016 | 13,328 | -43 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 13,371 | 323 | 2.48% |
| 2014 | 13,048 | -193 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 13,241 | 250 | 1.92% |
| 2012 | 12,991 | 375 | 2.97% |
| 2011 | 12,616 | -614 | -4.64% |
| 2010 | 13,230 | 0 | 0% |