California Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 290,201 (100%) |
| Population Density | 150 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 54 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $65,510 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,030 |
| Median Home Value | $391,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 90,872 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 46,474 (51.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 39,581 (43.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,817 (5.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 86,055 |
| Average Household Size | 3.32 |
| Family Households | 62,465 (72.6%) |
The table below compares Merced County to the other 58 counties and county equivalents in California 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 | # 23 | 61st |
| Population Density | # 24 | 60th |
| Median Household Income | # 51 | 14th |
| Per Capita Income | # 56 | 5th |
| Diversity Index | # 34 | 44th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE California Census Data Comparison Tool.
