Merced County Summary

Life in Merced County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Merced County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Merced County:

  • The population in Merced County is 282,290.

  • The median home value in Merced County is $396,684.

  • The median income in Merced County is $64,772.

  • The median rent in Merced County is $1,200.

  • The unemployment rate in Merced County is 10.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Merced County is 18.5%.

  • The average high in Merced County is 81.3° and there are 41.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Merced County

List Of Cities & Towns in Merced County

Merced, CA Population 87,686

Los Banos, CA Population 45,560

Atwater, CA Population 31,841

Livingston, CA Population 14,344

Winton, CA Population 11,986

Delhi, CA Population 10,896

Hilmar-Irwin, CA Population 6,484

Gustine, CA Population 6,122

Dos Palos, CA Population 5,755

McSwain, CA Population 5,042

Planada, CA Population 3,494

Santa Nella, CA Population 2,055

Le Grand, CA Population 1,679

South Dos Palos, CA Population 1,476

Adams , CA Population 1,079

Ballico, CA Population 535

El Nido, CA Population 459

Cressey, CA Population 360

Volta, CA Population 292

Bear Creek, CA Population 251

Dos Palos Y, CA Population 185

Snelling, CA Population 178

Stevinson, CA Population 132

Map Of Merced County

Merced County, CA Weather

  • The average high in Merced County is 81.3°.

  • There are 72.03 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 41.5 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 8:17 hours of sun each day in Merced County.

StatMerced County
Mean High81.3
Nice Days72.03
Rainfall41.5
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours8:17
81.3°
Average High
41.5
Inches of Rain

Merced County Photos

Atwater Tower
Source: Wikipedia User Father of Nehrams2020 | GFDL
Blosshouseatwatercajuly
Source: Wikipedia User Nehrams2020 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Livingstonc California
Source: Wikipedia User Publichall | CC BY-SA 3.0
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
Source: Wikipedia User Hank chapot at English Wi | GFDL
Sp  At Los Banos  X   Flickr   Drewj
Source: Wikipedia User Drew Jacksich from San Jo | CC BY-SA 2.0
Merced Theatre
Source: Wikipedia User Mark Miller | CC BY-SA 3.0

Merced County Demographics

Population over time in Merced County

The current population in Merced County is 282,290. The population has increased 2.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 279,150 2.0%
2021 273,661 0.8%
2020 271,382 -

Gender in Merced County

  • Merced County is 49.2% female with 138,771 female residents.

  • Merced County is 50.8% male with 143,519 male residents.

Female
49.2% (138,771)
Male
50.8% (143,519)
Gender Merced County CA USA
Female 49.2% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 50.8% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Merced County

Merced County is:

  • 25.2% White with 71,154 White residents.

  • 2.7% African American with 7,706 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 760 American Indian residents.

  • 7.2% Asian with 20,194 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 772 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 529 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 6,443 Two Or More residents.

  • 61.9% Hispanic with 174,732 Hispanic residents.

White
25.2% (71,154)
African American
2.7% (7,706)
American Indian
0.3% (760)
Asian
7.2% (20,194)
Hawaiian
0.3% (772)
Other
0.2% (529)
Two Or More
2.3% (6,443)
Hispanic
61.9% (174,732)

Table: Merced County By Race

Race Merced County CA USA
White 25.2% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 2.7% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 7.2% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 61.9% 39.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Merced County, California

  • 5.5% of households in Merced County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.9% of households in Merced County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Merced County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Merced County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Merced County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Merced County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Merced County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Merced County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Merced County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Merced County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.5% (15,635)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (10,904)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.3% (23,382)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.8% (24,944)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.7% (33,011)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.7% (52,890)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.8% (41,801)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.7% (44,400)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.0% (16,904)
$200,000 or more
6.5% (18,415)
Income Merced County CA USA
Less than $10,000 5.5% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.3% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.8% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.7% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.8% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.7% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.0% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.5% 17.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Merced County for adults over 25

  • 16.0% of adults in Merced County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Merced County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Merced County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Merced County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Merced County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Merced County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Merced County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Merced County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Merced County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
16% (45,166)
9-12th Grade
12% (33,874)
High School / GED
28% (79,041)
Some College
21% (59,280)
Associate's Degree
8% (22,583)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (28,229)
Master's Degree
3% (8,468)
Professional Degree
1% (2,822)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,822)
Education Merced County CA USA
< 9th Grade 16% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 12% 7% 6%
High School / GED 28% 20% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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