Mercer County, PA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$60,614
Per Capita Income
$33,320
Poverty Rate
12.8%
SNAP Recipients
17.5%
Gini Index
0.434
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.9%
$25K–$50K21.8%
$50K–$75K19.2%
$75K–$100K12.7%
$100K–$150K16.1%
$150K–$200K7.1%
$200K+4.2%
The median household income in Mercer County, PA is $60,614 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,320. 12.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.434 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).