Mercer, PA Demographics

A map of Mercer's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,825	1,804	91.0%	91.0%
Multiracial	70	113	3.5%	5.7%
Hispanic	69	31	3.4%	1.6%
Black	42	9	2.1%	0.5%
Asian	0	19	0.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.3%

Mercer, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,006, a slight increase from the 1,982 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.0% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 3.4% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mercer, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mercer is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mercer, that probability was 16.8% in 2020 and 17.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mercer is ranked the 660th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Mercer was ranked the 656th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mercer's White Population

1,825 residents of Mercer, or 91.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mercer is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Mercer ranks 962nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mercer's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Mercer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.0%.

Mercer is more White than neighboring New Wilmington (83.8% White). Mercer is less White than neighboring Lake Latonka (96.5% White), Fredonia (96.8% White), Jackson Center (100% White), and Volant (100% White).

Mercer's Black Population

42 residents of Mercer, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mercer is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Mercer ranks 1284th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mercer's Black population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Black residents' share of Mercer's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.1%.

Mercer is more Black than neighboring Lake Latonka (0% Black), Fredonia (0% Black), Jackson Center (0% Black), and Volant (0% Black). Mercer is less Black than neighboring New Wilmington (5.7% Black).

Mercer's Asian Population

0 residents of Mercer, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mercer is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Mercer ranks 625th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mercer's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Mercer's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Mercer's Hispanic Population

69 residents of Mercer, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mercer is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Mercer ranks 1203rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mercer's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 122.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Mercer's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.4%.

Mercer is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Latonka (1.5% Hispanic), Fredonia (1.6% Hispanic), Jackson Center (0% Hispanic), and Volant (0% Hispanic). Mercer is less Hispanic than neighboring New Wilmington (3.5% Hispanic).

Mercer's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Mercer, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mercer is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Mercer ranks 1075th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mercer's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mercer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Mercer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Latonka (2% Native American/Other), Fredonia (1.3% Native American/Other), and New Wilmington (0.3% Native American/Other).

Mercer's Multiracial Population

70 residents of Mercer, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mercer is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Mercer ranks 179th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mercer's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Mercer's population has decreased from 5.7% to 3.5%.

Mercer is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Latonka (0% Multiracial), Fredonia (0.3% Multiracial), Jackson Center (0% Multiracial), and Volant (0% Multiracial). Mercer is less Multiracial than neighboring New Wilmington (6.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.