New Jersey Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 385,864 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,719 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 72 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $100,645 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,765 |
| Median Home Value | $377,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 151,138 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 89,569 (59.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 54,545 (36.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7,024 (4.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 144,114 |
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Family Households | 94,406 (65.5%) |
The table below compares Mercer County to the other 21 counties and county equivalents in New Jersey 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 | # 13 | 45th |
| Population Density | # 8 | 65th |
| Median Household Income | # 13 | 45th |
| Per Capita Income | # 10 | 55th |
| Diversity Index | # 4 | 85th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Jersey Census Data Comparison Tool.
