Illinois Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,495 (100%) |
| Population Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 13 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,182 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,391 |
| Median Home Value | $146,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,285 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,499 (75.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,066 (14.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 720 (9.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,565 |
| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
| Family Households | 4,527 (69.0%) |
The table below compares Mercer County to the other 102 counties and county equivalents in Illinois 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 | # 70 | 33rd |
| Population Density | # 78 | 25th |
| Median Household Income | # 27 | 74th |
| Per Capita Income | # 27 | 74th |
| Diversity Index | # 72 | 31st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
