Mercer County, WV — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
59,062
Male
28,375
48.0%
Female
30,687
52.0%
Median Age
43.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
0.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher14.6%
High School or Higher42.6%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.4%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
9.5%
Married
41.5%
Mercer County, WV has a population of 59,062 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 43.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 89.4% of the population. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.8% of residents are foreign-born.