Mercer, Pennsylvania
Mercer: Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Mercer is a city located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,002 and a population density of 1,756 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,865 inhabitants.
The city was created 221 years ago in 1802.
Quick Facts about Mercer
| Population : | 1,865 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Mercer County |
| Postal code : | 16137 |
| Area : | 1.14 km2 |
| Capital city : | Mercer is capital of Mercer County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1803 (221 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 23:23:38 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,636 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mercer is located at 41°13'37"N 80°14'23"W (41.2270000, -80.2397900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mercer decreased by 7.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,002 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,027 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,013 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,000 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,988 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,970 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,947 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,926 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,906 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,882 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,865 | -0.91% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,419 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,895 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,636 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,874 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.2% |
| White only, percent : | 94.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 540 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.0% |
Mercer zip code is 16137.
County name: Mercer, County
fips: 42085
Merser, Мерсер
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $99,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,011 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $413 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $677 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,272 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.30 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.5% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,632 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 208,242 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,756 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,829 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,614 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 499 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 151 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 172 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 399 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 360 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,018.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.90 |
Schools in Mercer
College & universities near Mercer, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 366632 | Mercer County Career Center | Mercer (PA) | 16137 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mercer, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| ERI | Union Station | 125 West 14th Street | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Mercer , Wisconsin civil town in Iron County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,387 people.
- Mercer , Maine town in the U.S. state of Maine with a population of 637 people.
- Mercer , Missouri city in Missouri, USA with a population of 296 people.
- Mercer , North Dakota city in the U.S. state of North Dakota with a population of 38 people.
Other cities in Mercer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hermitage | 15,468 | City in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Neshannock | 9,166 | Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania |
| Grove City | 7,648 | Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Farrell | 4,542 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Sharpsville | 4,041 | City in Tipton County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Shenango | 3,641 | Township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania |
| Charleston | 3,390 | Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania |
| Stoneboro | 974 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Sharon | 820 | City in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| West Middlesex | 794 | Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Sandy Lake | 621 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Clark | 588 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Wheatland | 577 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| New Vernon | 502 | Township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania |
| Fredonia | 452 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Jackson Center | 206 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Mercer distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
