Mercer is a city located in McLean County North Dakota. Mercer has a 2024 population of 136. Mercer is currently growing at a rate of 8.8% annually and its population has increased by 51.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 90 in 2020.
The average household income in Mercer is $81,314 with a poverty rate of 9.28%. The median age in Mercer is 54.8 years: 58.4 years for males, and 47.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mercer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 87.63% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 6.19% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 6.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 51 | 1.9 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Married | 30 | 2.53 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 21 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.53
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
92.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 4.94% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 7.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13 | 16.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 4.94% |
| High School Graduate | 25 | 30.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 12.35% |
| Some College | 19 | 23.46% |
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 | 75 | 61 | 17 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,500 | $81,250 | $45,625 |
| Some College | $81,250 | $0 | $0 |
$56,500
Average Earnings
$81,250
Average Male
$45,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.66% of Mercer residents speak only English, while 11.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 9 | 10.59% |
9.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.58%
Male Poverty Rate
4.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mercer is White, with 10.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mercer is White, with 10.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.76% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,625 | $117,407 |
| Households | - | $81,314 |
| Married Families | $115,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $29,757 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
81.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
77.5%
Male Marriage Rate
86.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
71.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
72.16%
Born in Mercer
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Mercer residents were born in the United States, with 72.16% having been born in North Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 194 | 11 | 6.01% |
| 2028 | 183 | 12 | 7.02% |
| 2027 | 171 | 12 | 7.55% |
| 2026 | 159 | 11 | 7.43% |
| 2025 | 148 | 12 | 8.82% |
| 2024 | 136 | 11 | 8.8% |
| 2023 | 125 | 12 | 10.62% |
| 2022 | 113 | 12 | 11.88% |
| 2021 | 101 | 11 | 12.22% |
| 2020 | 90 | -10 | -10% |
| 2019 | 100 | 7 | 7.53% |
| 2018 | 93 | -2 | -2.11% |
| 2017 | 95 | -1 | -1.04% |
| 2016 | 96 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 96 | -1 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 97 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 97 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 97 | 3 | 3.19% |
| 2011 | 94 | 1 | 1.08% |
| 2010 | 93 | 0 | 0% |