Merced County, CA

Population: 285,597 · Median Income: $65,044 · 1,938 sq mi

Population

285,597

Median Income

$65,044

Median Home Value

$368,400

Unemployment

10.8%

Median Age

31.8 yrs

Poverty Rate

18.4%

Median Rent

$1,284/mo

Land Area

1,938 sq mi

Cities

2024 Lean

R+4.4%

Merced County is a county in California with a population of 285,597. The median household income is $65,044. The median home value is $368,400. The unemployment rate is 10.8%. The median age is 31.8 years. There are 25 cities in Merced County.

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2024 Election Results

Source: County Election Data

Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

40,190

46.5%

GOP Votes

43,955

50.9%

Total Votes

86,392

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Cities in Merced County

Source: Census Bureau