Mercer County, PA
Living in Mercer County
Bikeability16
Walkability43
Commute75
Public Transit18
Affordability88
Public Safety77
Airports47
Hospitals53
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
112kPopulation-5.8k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate43%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$8.1k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$121kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$524Median Monthly Rent+$94 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas62%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mercer County
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Property Crime in Mercer County
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 10 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mercer County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding36
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mercer County, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mercer County, PA
Green Meadow Parochial School
2 miles, N
Fairview Amish School
4 miles, N
Fairview School
4 miles, N
Hilltop Amish School
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Mercer County, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mercer County, PA
Edgewood Surgical Hospital
9 miles, W
Upmc Horizon
10 miles, NW
Grove City Medical Center
13 miles, SE
Sharon Regional Health System
13 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Mercer County, PA
Erie International Airport-Tom Ridge Field
54 miles, N
Pittsburgh International Airport
56 miles, S
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
67 miles, SW
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
83 miles, W