West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 58,563 (100%) |
| Population Density | 140 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 21 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $53,210 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,362 |
| Median Home Value | $121,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 29,345 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 17,652 (60.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,572 (22.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,121 (17.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 24,224 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Family Households | 15,157 (62.6%) |
The table below compares Mercer County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 9 | 85th |
| Population Density | # 13 | 78th |
| Median Household Income | # 34 | 41st |
| Per Capita Income | # 31 | 46th |
| Diversity Index | # 10 | 83rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
