Mercer County Summary

Life in Mercer County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Mercer County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mercer County:

  • The population in Mercer County is 59,530.

  • The median home value in Mercer County is $127,983.

  • The median income in Mercer County is $46,409.

  • The median rent in Mercer County is $777.

  • The unemployment rate in Mercer County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Mercer County is 18.8%.

  • The average high in Mercer County is 67.5° and there are 107.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Mercer County

List Of Cities & Towns in Mercer County

Bluefield, WV Population 9,619

Princeton, WV Population 5,833

Bluewell, WV Population 2,369

Brush Fork, WV Population 1,150

Athens, WV Population 1,146

Montcalm, WV Population 714

Lashmeet, WV Population 704

Oakvale, WV Population 214

Bramwell, WV Population 180

Matoaka, WV Population 118

Map Of Mercer County

Mercer County, WV Weather

  • The average high in Mercer County is 67.5°.

  • There are 88.21 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 107.6 inches of rain each year with 11.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:22 hours of sun each day in Mercer County.

StatMercer County
Mean High67.5
Nice Days88.21
Rainfall107.6
Snowfall11.4
Sunny_hours4:22
67.5°
Average High
107.6
Inches of Rain

Mercer County Photos

Bluefieldc West Virginia
Source: Wikipedia User SheepNotGoats (Talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Princeton West Virginia
Source: Wikipedia User Tim Kiser (w:User:Malephe | CC BY-SA 2.5
Mercer County Courthouse West Virginia
Source: Wikipedia User Tim Kiser (w:User:Malephe | CC BY-SA 2.5

Mercer County Demographics

Population over time in Mercer County

The current population in Mercer County is 59,530. The population has decreased -0.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 59,892 0.9%
2021 59,370 -0.9%
2020 59,919 -

Gender in Mercer County

  • Mercer County is 51.8% female with 30,811 female residents.

  • Mercer County is 48.2% male with 28,719 male residents.

Female
51.8% (30,811)
Male
48.2% (28,719)
Gender Mercer County WV USA
Female 51.8% 50.1% 50.4%
Male 48.2% 49.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Mercer County

Mercer County is:

  • 89.2% White with 53,087 White residents.

  • 5.8% African American with 3,452 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 87 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 160 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 109 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 1,864 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.3% Hispanic with 771 Hispanic residents.

White
89.2% (53,087)
African American
5.8% (3,452)
American Indian
0.1% (87)
Asian
0.3% (160)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (109)
Two Or More
3.1% (1,864)
Hispanic
1.3% (771)

Table: Mercer County By Race

Race Mercer County WV USA
White 89.2% 90.7% 58.9%
African American 5.8% 3.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.3% 1.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Mercer County, West Virginia

  • 5.1% of households in Mercer County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.0% of households in Mercer County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Mercer County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Mercer County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Mercer County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Mercer County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Mercer County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Mercer County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.1% of households in Mercer County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Mercer County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (3,011)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.0% (4,147)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.4% (7,971)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.3% (7,918)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.3% (9,100)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.4% (9,173)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (8,115)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.4% (6,198)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.1% (1,853)
$200,000 or more
3.4% (2,038)
Income Mercer County WV USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 6.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.0% 6.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.4% 10.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.3% 9.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.3% 12.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.4% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.4% 14.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.1% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.4% 4.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Mercer County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Mercer County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Mercer County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Mercer County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Mercer County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Mercer County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Mercer County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Mercer County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Mercer County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Mercer County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (2,976)
9-12th Grade
9% (5,357)
High School / GED
38% (22,621)
Some College
20% (11,906)
Associate's Degree
7% (4,167)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (7,738)
Master's Degree
6% (3,571)
Professional Degree
1% (595)
Doctorate Degree
1% (595)
Education Mercer County WV USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 8% 6%
High School / GED 38% 40% 26%
Some College 20% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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