Merced County, CA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
285,597
Male
144,886
50.7%
Female
140,711
49.3%
Median Age
31.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
3.3
Foreign Born
26.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher8.9%
High School or Higher26.1%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
2.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
16.9%
Married
34.8%
Merced County, CA has a population of 285,597 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 31.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 36.0% of the population. 8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 26.1% of residents are foreign-born.